Apprentice Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

7.2/10

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

Currently, I am still in training, therefore I attend the learning and development centre where I aquire different skills, mainly in the workshop (such as Milling, Turning, Welding and Assembly) but also extra courses to develop myself.

7/10

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

I have developmend many new skills, such as Turning, Milling, Welding, Sheet Metal Working, Drawing (CAD), Electrical, Lean manufacturing and more. Also I have gained other skills such as working in a team, holding meetings and more.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot. It is challenging and you learn lots of new skills, which will come in useful later in my apprenticeship.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

I feel quite valued - as I am still an apprentice I am unsure what it will be like in the business, but hopefully it will be the same as the training centre.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very organised, with a set plan that you may consult on a regular basis, and courses may be booked onto when you require them

9/10

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

I recieve a lot of support as all of the instructors are very approachable and willing to help where they can.

9/10

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

I recieve a fair amount of support from the employer as currently every third week I go to college to study for a foundation degree.

7/10

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

The salary is very competitive to someone my age and offers the opportunity to progess and it meets my costs.