Technician Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am training to be a Technician at the Three Bridges depot. At the moment I am studying at Crawley College 5 days a week, my day involves attending lessons & completing assignments.

9/10

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

I have learnt many new things since I have started the programme, at college I am learning how to machine, how to use hand tools, mechanical principles, electrical principles, level 3 maths & more.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

I feel very valued & welcome at Siemens. I have support & help at hand.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well organised & I am made aware of any courses I am due to go on, what’s happening in the future etc.

9/10

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

I receive support a lot as we have a monitoring review every 12 weeks, in this review I am asked lots of questions and it gives me a chance to ask any questions I have.

9/10

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

Same as above.

9/10

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

My salary meets my costs as I am able to live and save a little bit too.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Not that I have been aware of.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Siemens is a great company to work for & I feel proud working for the company. I am provided with great opportunities and look forward to a career in the company.

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

I would say go for it as you won’t regret it.