Wind turbine technician Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

My role was to become an active member of a team working on wind turbines servicing maintaining and fault finding on them

7/10

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

Yes I have gained greater knowledge of electrical hydraulic and mechanical systems both on and off wind turbines

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Siemens apprenticeship programme as it has given me so many opportunities I otherwise wouldn't have had

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

Not always as much as I'd like to however I know that I am working as a skilled and useful member of a team and that my knowledge of WTG's is valued by my team

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The scheme is not always as organised as it probably should be however we are a new industry and a new programme and it has got better year on year due to good management being implemented

6/10

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

A lot during college but not as frequent during time at site this is good as it lets you become better at working through issues on your own however sometime it would be appreciated if help was a little bit faster

8/10

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

Management and admin staff are always happy to help and will always get an answer for any question or get you any equipment messary for a job

9/10

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

Better than most if not all apprenticeships however first and second year can be a struggle when living away from home on basic wage

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, socials, charity events, other extra opportunities if you are willing

7/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes