Machinist Review

by Sheffield Forgemasters International

Rating

7.8/10

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

I am an apprentice machinist for Sheffield Forgemasters. I will be creating high quality components, by machine, for the engineering sector.

9/10

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

Yes, I have learned a lot about engineering.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the technicality of engineering and how precise machining can be.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Sheffield Forgemasters International?

I feel like a colleague and a member of the team already.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's structured well and organised well.

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support for the areas I require to develop.

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from Forgemasters as well.

8/10

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

It meets the costs well, in terms of costs it's only really travel.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I'm not too sure, I haven't really looked into it.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Sheffield Forgemasters International to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a brilliant career, you can learn a lot. And when fully qualified, you can also earn a lot. There are also a lot of paths you can go down if you desire a change.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sheffield Forgemasters International?

Keep on applying, I was applying for engineering apprenticeships for roughly 2 years until I saw this brilliant opportunity.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

May 2017