Apprentice Engineer Review

General duties, assisting engineers on site offering help when necessary, developing an understanding, working with different job roles on a daily basis, conversing with different people. Different tasks to complete each day dependent on what work is needed to be done, e.g setting out, quality controls, monitoring, changing batteries on noise and vibration monitors. Attending regular meetings to ensure tasks are being done correctly and in a timely manner. Learning on the job, gaining more experience from the information that has been taught at college and being able to apply this within the job itself.

The skills that were taught at college such as setting out, quality control, materials and using the equipment helped as having an understanding of how they worked already meant that there was no need to be taught this again and quicker progression could be made in tasks. I have attended three different courses already during my time on site, sea survival course, VHF course and an environmental course all have helped with confidence building whilst on site. Site engineers have also had a large input in development, they have talked through and explained each task in enough detail to develop a true understanding of what is expected. During the short time spent on site I have developed and started to understand what is expected and needed to become a good engineer.

The work that I am doing on site is enjoyable, there is so much to do so therefore always busy and constantly learning, there is no pressure if I don't do something right the first time which makes me feel more relaxed and means I can enjoy the task I am completing. The team have been very welcoming and supportive, as well as highlighting company values and what is expected of us. The programme is great as it offers on site learning with all the support needed to feel comfortable in the job role. The programme has met my expectations and offers a great way to learn and progress in a career with enough help and support from those around me.

BAM Nuttall is a great company to work for, they offer courses and support to ensure that you can continue to learn and progress in the industry. The people development team, agents and engineers I have worked with have always been happy to help and offer support when necessary. There is a sense of belonging and everyone that I have met from the company has been extremely welcoming and friendly, which makes me feel valued as a member of the team.

The programme is very well organised, the college blocks are precise and informative, the level 3 diploma that I have undertaken is a great way to ensure that I can have a clear understanding of what is expected of me on site and what I will continue to learn in the future, clear pathways are highlighted. The support from the company as a whole is well organised with as much contact as possible to ensure everyone is on target and happy in their job role. The studying during the programme doesnt just stop at college, I have been set tasks to complete which are continuing to further my learning. I have been given set jobs and tasks to complete whilst I am on site which gives some structure to my day to make sure I complete these.

During college I received a lot of support from the people development team and the college tutors. The tutors at college were always happy to help and offer advise when asked, they made sure that we understood what we were learning and why it was necessary, for example health and safety was a key part of the learning and what was needed to keep us and others around us safe on site. There have never been any issues if I needed help from someone, everyone has always been happy to help.

The support received from my employer is very good. The people development team are always happy to email when any problems occur. The team on site offer support in terms of learning and progression. I have been made aware of who my mental health representative is and that if any problems arise I can always talk to them to make sure everything is ok. There is a large network of people who are happy to help and offer the support needed whilst on site.

There are no issues whatsoever with the salary we are being paid. There is access to a train-line account which means we can book trains whenever we need without them being authorised. We are paid a living away allowance and hotels are booked through the company. We had access to a free rail card, and we can also use expenses if necessary for any extra costs we incur which helps a lot.

We have been taken for two different meals with the company since joining, one as a welcome meal and the other for Christmas, both were enjoyable. There are few opportunities so far that I have heard of however due to only being with the company for a short period of time I'm sure there will be events and opportunities which will arise.

Yes

It is a great company to work for with lots of opportunities to progress and develop a career, with all the support you need.

The application process is pretty straight forward. The assessment day is nerve racking however just be yourself and make sure your personality shines through. The experience is well worth it, with great perks and the ability to develop as a person and build the career you desire.