Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Review

I am a maintenance engineer - my daily tasks can range from cleaning and painting, to covering press lines; often mechanical or electrical breakdowns.

I have learnt many new skills - I have been on some training courses, including fork lift truck driving, working at height training and correct use of ladders training. I have also learned all of my engineering knowledge during this apprenticeship. I had no prior engineering experience before becoming an apprentice.

I enjoy all aspects of the apprenticeship. The work is varied and challenging, the skilled men are all willing to help and ensure that I'm learning and capable of doing the job.

I do feel valued by the managers and the work team in general.

The programme is very well structured, and is headed by the most organised person I've met. They ensure that I am also in a good position to learn and regularly schedule meetings with me so that I can validate that the placement is correct for my learning needs.

There is a lot of support given by the skilled men on the job, they ensure that I am picking up the skills needed to pass the apprenticeship and get a job after the 4 years are up.

The employer supports me well by providing all of the neccessary facilities and training that I need to complete the apprenticeship and any jobs I may be required to do.

The salary meets my costs well, and I'm very well paid considering I'm an apprentice.

There are company events every year, and the company provides discounts on certain leisure activities. The skilled men also organise events outside of work to celebrate birthdays or christmas - or anything else really.

Yes

It comes with a bunch of perks, I feel like I have job security and the skills learned will be very useful IF I need to look for another job in the future.

Apply and just try your best, even if you aren't based in engineering at the moment, you can surprise yourself and pick it up without any prior knowledge.