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

My job title is manufacturing apprentice, the daily tasks that I am involved in is the assembly, inspection and testing of the various different components that we make. Day-to-day this involves making sure that the tasks I have completed are up to standard and are of good quality to pass it onto the next step.

9/10

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

The new skill that I have learnt is being able to self evaluate the task I have completed to make sure it is of high standard. I have also completed a COSHH training course so that I am aware of the chemicals and how to handle them.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the work that I am doing as I like to be hands on also the team that I am working with at the moment are very helpful and a great team. I didn't really know what to expect coming into the programme but I feel it has outweighed my expectations.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Leonardo?

I feel very valued within Leonardo as from completing a recent project I have received appreciation from my manager and the team which it helped. Also I received a voucher for the project that I completed whilst at college.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well organised and structured but also flexible at the same time which is a good way to run the programme I am on as the work can fluctuate therefore I can move in and out of different departments.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my training provider, any problems that I have I can approach them and they will sort it as soon as possible.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my manager, he is always checking that everything is going okay and if I have any problems I can go straight to him.

10/10

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

For me personally, I am a bit older than the usual apprentice age and I am paying for a mortgage and also travelling 66 miles a day to and from work so for me its not too good. However compared to other apprenticeships this is a good salary.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

At the moment I haven't seen any out of work activities to get involved with.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because I think it is a really good environment to work in, everyone is friendly and there are a lot of company benefits to working here (flexi-time, extra days off)

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

Don't be shy, it may seem daunting at first but everyone here is brilliant.

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