apprentice engineer Review

i am currently in my second year at premier-foods. in my first year i was based at collage doing my ERA qualification where i learned basic engineering skills. in my second year i came back to the company and am now based at Carlton. in my day to day roles i shadow an engineering on breakdowns as well as some project work. i also do my level 3 NVQ at the same time. in September i will be starting my HNC at AMRC in Sheffield.

I have learnt many new skills ranging from hand skills to leader ship and i have developed existing skill such as team working skills.

i thoroughly enjoy the programme i believe it gives me key skills and qualities that will allow me to pursue a career in engineering in my future.

i feel as though I am a valued part of the team within the engineering department. the company is very helpful with all my needs whether they be collage or work related.

at first there were flaws in the programme and no real sens of direction with day to day activity's but as time has gone on and a new manager has taken over our apprenticeship programme i think things have improved massively and now we have a day to day plan which helps with learning and makes me feel part of the team.

i only really have contact with the training provider when my assessor comes in once a month to check work etc, but i feel as though we are not properly informed about changes with the course and starting/finishing dates for my work. i am supposed to be staring a HNC in September and i have received no information from the college on starting dates or what the qualification entails. i had to transfer training providers half way through my NVQ due to my first college going in to liquidation and since then things have seemed to be up in the air and no one seems to know whats happening with my NVQ in terms of meeting the new colleges criteria and if i will need to do additional work in order to achieve there standard of the new college but hopefully in time as i progress through the NVQ things will become clearer.

i receive total support from my employer they are more then willing to help with work and to help push me to be the best i can be.

not very well, im paid 15000 a year and struggle towards the end of the month with money after i have paid all outgoing costs such as 250 a month car insurance, board and other expenses.

yes i believe there are many opportunities outside work but first i want to complete my apprenticeship before i take into consideration moving company.

Yes

because you gain qualification whitest you earn money and work in a working environment. also premier foods is very supporting and helpful with my apprenticeship.

if your going to apply for a job at premier foods ensure you are someone strives to become the best they can be and if you do that you will enjoy working here and as you push yourself the company will help and push you to do whatever you want.