Electrical fitter Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I maintain switchgear, transformers on the HV network and have various other tasks during the day. Planning work on the network is also a big part of the job

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I've developed an appreciation for the LV and HV network and also improved my hand skills.

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

    • I enjoy it.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by SSE?

    • Health and safety is a massive aspect within the company so I feel secure and appreciated.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme I am during currently is quite new and therefore lacks a great structure but is progressing well.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • All members of staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I have a lot of training and feel like I have a lot of support.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They are supportive and allow me to grow.

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

    • It's decent pay but for the line of work we should be getting paid more.

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

    • Yes, there will always be a need for electricity.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great way to get into the electrical distribution network and provides good training.

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

    • Focus on health and safety.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

April 2017

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