Facilities management apprentice Review

by Equans

Rating

7.6/10

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

I am a facilities management apprentice at the Olympic park. I am only in the first 2 months of my apprenticeship. so far i have been working with the various teams around the park. I have just completed my 6 week placement with the help desk where i became familiar with all the different help desk processes. this placement also allowed me to gain an understanding of our contract and what it en-tales.

8/10

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

I have became very familiar with the program Maximo. i now know how to log corrective and reactive work orders, assign PPMs and update job logs. I have also been on a nebosh environmental awareness course. I have also learned about many of the different systems around the venues we are contracted to maintain such as the AHUs, UPs systems and the BMS

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It has been fun and challenging so far. the general day to day activities are quite varied which has helped to keep this experience fresh and exciting.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Equans?

I feel valued. when i have completed a task well i feel like i am usually give some praise for it.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Whist there is some structure in place there is some room for improvement in this area. However these gaps have made me think more critically about how i should carry out a task which has encouraged me to think for myself a bit more.

7/10

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

I cant say as i haven't started my training course yet

5/10

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

I have received support from my manager and the rest of my team whenever i have requested it.

8/10

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

My salary is currently at London living wage however this is not enough to support myself without additional support

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes there seems to be loads of training courses that i am able to go on. i am also about to start some community out reach work, working with school children to come up with their own energy efficiency projects.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Equans to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have enjoyed my time here. its a really good company to get some experience with. I believe this placement will open up many opportunities in the future.

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

Do your research on the company/ position you are applying for