mechnaical maintenance technician Review

by EDF

Rating

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

    • mechanical maintenance technician, fault finding, repairs, overhaul of pump/ valves any equipment deemed mechanical discipline, ensuring work carried out to the highest standard to ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment. on going projects to in areas where improvements can be made to aid in a safer working environment.

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

    • everything from how the systems work to how equipment should operate in relation to other equipment and its purpose to aid in the understanding when working on plant, overhauling and installing of unique equipment to the industry.

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

    • the apprenticeship along with experience and knowledge gained have far exceeded my fist expectations. thoroughly enjoyed the full process from training away from home to being part of a team on station.

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

    • reasonably valued member of the team

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

    • the program has proven to be well organised and structured throughout with clear guidelines and expectations set out form the start.

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

    • more than adequate support available with the appropriate people being more than helpful with regards to any support requirements

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

    • extremely well supported throughout the apprenticeship by technicians, and team leaders/ managment

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

    • ample salary to cover costs

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

    • many events available for apprentices to be involved in throughout the 4 years and after

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • from my own experiences, great training, great people to work with among the maintenance teams and throughout the company

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

    • thoroughly research company, history and future ambitions

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

June 2017

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