Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Ensuring PPE is in date and worn correctly. Work in a team. Carry out service and support in fault finding and rectifying.

9/10

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

New skills and new jobs learnt about all the time, particularly during fault finding investigations. Team leads have all gone out of their way to mentor me and help me gain in confidence and skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyable most days although certain admin tasks can become monotonous.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

Bonus schemes and champions award scheme go a long way to help in the recognition of employees.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and other apprentices support each other through the apprenticeship.

9/10

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

Support is there as and when needed and is generally excellent. Phone call or an email away.

8/10

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

Generally good.

8/10

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

The salary is generally good for an apprenticeship but the allowances make it pay extremely well.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Opportunities occasionally to volunteer.

6/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good training, part of a close team on site, pays well, work life balance excellent

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

Gain an understanding knowledge of Siemens and the business as a whole. Understand the role you are applying for and make your application relevant to the role. Give details of your past work history and sell yourself well.