Advanced practical apprentice in fitting and inspection Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Fitting/Inspecting on various engines in Defence Aviation. Involves fitting modules in a line-build to testing the engines before they are released for service.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Too many skills to name but if I were to mention a few they would be learning how to work efficiently with others within a team as this is what the company prides itself upon.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • One of the best apprenticeships going.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

    • Constantly reminded how much we are valued by the numerous training courses and team meetings we attend.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Brilliantly structured and I would say every part of the programme is completely relevant to the work we do after completion of the programme.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Top quality support, the training provider has been scrutinously picked by Rolls-Royce.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Constant performance reviews are one of many ways in which the employer keeps tabs on our progression and also when to support us.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Salary could improve but we are not disillusioned to the fact that the training we are provided with is expensive and such makes up for the salary.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Unsure of the context of this question.

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Best job I've ever had. Had 5 jobs previous to this.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

    • Don't be discouraged applying to a company of this size. They need youngsters with great ambition to keep the company moving forward.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

April 2017

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