Technical Trainee Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am part of the OLE team in York, I often do the CAD side of the projects making changes to layoung plans and cross sections.

8/10

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

I have learnt how to use MicroStation and use the plotter

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy what i am doing, the work i do is interesting and keeps me thinking and my colleagues are all very helpful.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

I feel fairly valued! The team i am in give me lots of work that is important to the projects, this makes me feel valued.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. I always know exactly what i need to do and my bosses are always up to date with where i am at.

9/10

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

A lot! I have regular meeting with him to disccus all parts of the projects.

8/10

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

A lot!Everyone in my office are always here to help and give me lots of advice and support on how to do things properly.

9/10

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

It covers all my costs fine.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are plenty of social events to take part in within the company.

7/10

9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Arup have helped me develop as an engineer in just the few months i have been here, they have helped me out with all parts of work and everyone within the company are great, overall for me Arup is a great company to work for and I have no reason not to recommend them.

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

Been enthusiastic in your interview and provide information showing that you know about the company and the background. For the assessment papers revise!