Mechatronics Technician Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

7.9/10

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

Mechatronics technician maintaining and adapting machines both mechanically and electrically.

10/10

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

Yes, I had no formal engineering qualifications now I have an NVQ3, BTEC and am studying towards a degree

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My work placements have been good but my initial workshop units were not really relevant to my role

5/10

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

I have had a reasonable amount of recognition and have had plenty of additional tasks to get involved with such as foreign exchange programmes and national competitions.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I only really received a proper job specific structure 6 months in to my course and was put on general machinist training beforehand. After this point it was good though

6/10

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

Work based learning has been brilliant and the people I have worked with have taught me a great deal. I have had a mixed experience with assessors but this is probably due to the fact that they were new.

8/10

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

I have had lots of support from my employer and am very pleased with how I've been treated in general

9/10

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

The salary is ok, slightly less than other big companies seem to offer for the role but above the norm

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, ive been involved with foreign exchange programs, national competitions, community engagement, stem activities and career talks/fairs

9/10

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

Yes