Mechanical engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

6.2/10

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

My job title is a mechanical enginner. I have just finished my full time placement at an engineering training center where i was gaining my NVQ L2 and my HNC. Since i finished there i have been put into a particular team where i am currently writing a report and test proceadure to carry out some needed tests on a unit we produce.

7/10

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

I have learnt the fundimentals of some enginnering machines at the training center. I have also gained some more theory based knowladge through my HNC course.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enojy it when i am given tasks to do, sometimes its very slow finding me work to complete.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

I feel that rolls royce value there apprentices and make sure they feel apart of the buisness and welcome at all times.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of my programe has been fairly poor. Still unaware if my programe is 3 or 4 years. Furthermore no one is able to tell me what my options are after my 2 years hnc course. Also i have the wrong job title on my contract (Its states i am manufacturing

3/10

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

The level of support is reasonable. If i am stuck infomation is given to me.

8/10

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

The level of support i recieve from my employer is fairly high.

9/10

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

Currently i am finding it very hard to keep on top of my living costs or even to have a social life due to costs. This is partly because i had to move away from home for this job so i have a few more bills to pay. I had to get my self a second part time job to ensure i have enogh money on a monthly bases.

2/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are no job related opportunities out side of work. However i do go to the gym and play football for a team one day a week

5/10

9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because its a great opportunity once you find your feet.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

Enusre you have a plan of where you want to go. Make sue they can fully answer questions at your interview regarding your future plans eg: if you can go uni ? Be postive and enjoy work