Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work as a service technician dealing with customer faults and installations. My day to day role is varied, ranging from site surveys, pre start checks, full installations, fault finding and customer service.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed existing customer service skills and gained a lot of knowledge about the network and the company i work for. I have also gained new qualifications during my training.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my role, I have had an invaluable experience with Virgin Media and have gained a few good friends.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Virgin Media O2?
  • I feel valued by my colleagues and feel I make a difference to customers

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There is a good mix of mentoring/ hands on experience and classroom learning.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have received support whenever and wherever I have needed it, there is always someone to talk to and scope for extra help when needed.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Virgin Media had provided all the tools and training necessary to be competent in my role, from the training to the tools and van and even the hotel tab - thanks!

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The initial apprenticeship wage of just under £1000 after tax a month is more than competitive compared with other packages offered from other employers, on completion this rises substantially.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are annual team partys and organised events by Virgin. There are also training events for new equipment and technologies

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Virgin offers a place to develop as a person, it also offers a competitive salary and benefits package.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
  • I would say go for it. You will enjoy the training course and gain invaluable knowledge for the role ahead, you will also make some good friends along the way.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Yorkshire & The Humber

February 2016


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