Apprentice Instrument Technician Review

by EDF

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice Instrument Technician. Working as part if a maintenance team on site to learn new skills.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Gained a BTEC level 3 in engineering and currently working towards a HNC in electrical Engineering. Also learnt new hand skills and improved my knowledge of instrumentation and relevant systems.

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

    • I enjoy all aspects of the programme.

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

    • I feel that I am valued well by my company.

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

    • The scheme is structured well in all aspects from training in Portsmouth to working and gaining skills back on site.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I receive adequate support when it is needed, There is someone to ask if I am unsure or need help.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive adequate support when it is needed, There is someone to ask if I am unsure or need help.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary at edf if excellent, All food, transport and accommodation is paid in the first two years then salary is good after that.

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

    • There are many company events and bonding activity outside of work

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Enjoyable job, and good salary.

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

    • Learn about the company policy's and how a powerstation works.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

May 2017

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