Mechanical Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is a Mechanical Technician Apprentice. On a day to day basis I work in various software packages like Revit, AutoCAD and blue beam. I interact with both engineers and other technicians.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have leant lots of new skills whilst at Arup. I have become confident when using Revit and Auto Cad and I am also currently doing a level 3 btec and NVQ course which I am due to finish this year.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working as a team within the group and it is good when a project gets issued on when it is completed and is on time.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

I am always being asked to help out with various bits and pieces on various jobs and people I have worked with have made me fell like I am contributing to a project.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The training is well structured with a ration of 4 days working and 1 day spent at college. The split at work is meant to be 50% of my time doing engineering activities and 50% doing technician activities. However nearly all of my time is spent doing technician work.

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The mentors for me are really good. They are always happy to help me out with what ever I need help on, and if they don't know they will find someone who does who is always happy to help as well.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Again everybody at work is happy to help and assist me with anything I need. All I have to do is ask and they will help me out.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

This is really good. The travel costs to get into work are really expensive for me due to living outside of London it self. However the salary more than covers this and my living expenses and I am pleased with the rate of pay increase and this is quite motivating.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are lots of activities outside of work like social gatherings and meet ups organized by Arup, to which anybody can go along to and enjoy themselves.

7/10

9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A good way to learn skills and get paid at the same time. The work is challenging and stimulates the mind. The ay is good and everybody at Arup is really friendly.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?

Be open with people and don't be afraid to speak up about something as everyone is really friendly. Before you go for your assessment day read up on your Maths a little bit.