SIP Trunking Test Engineer Review

I work in the test environment for VoIP products (Voice over IP). I work on the SIP Trunking platform and am a SIP Trunking Test Engineer. On a daily basis, I test our model network with upgrades and changes to ensure that the live network is as efficient as it can be. I work on a number of projects to ensure that the live network stays as resilient as possible.

I have learnt a number of key skills since starting the apprenticeship programme. I did not have a clue what the platform was when I first joined, 2 1/2 years on and I am a test engineer on the platform. I have also been studying for a degree which has been challenging but rewarding as it allows me to have a more in depth understanding of my job role.

I enjoy my programme as it enables me to develop a key number of skills as well as learning new ones. The team I work in is a very close nit group which allows us to work together to get work completed. I have enjoyed my apprenticeship programme as it has mixed work with university at the same time. I have been studying for a degree which has exceeded my expectations.

All apprentices are valued at BT. We are essential to the business as we are the future. BT are very keen to push for apprentices to join the business as it allows BT to tailor the apprentices to be trained how they wish.

The programme is very well structured with a mix between working, University and NVQ work. This means that there is a lot of training available for apprentices with a lot of support given by apprenticeship coaches.

We receive a lot of help from UOS. We attend university once a week and get a lot of help by a number of lecturers from the Uni.

We receive a lot of help from the apprentice coaches as they help us to complete the NVQ to the highest of our ability.

The salary is very competitive for an apprenticeship. The pay rises each year along with the assimilation pay is very good. This allows for a very comfortable living for young adults, especially teenagers where most people that age are coming out of university.

There are many benefits to working at BT. For instance, we are allocated 3 volunteering days each year to help local charities. There are also a number of discounts provided by BT. There are also a lot of opportunities where I work at Adastral park with things like snooker tables, tennis courts and a gym on site to allow employees to take part in a number of leisure activities.

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I have recommended the apprenticeship scheme to a number of teenagers as it provides a great platform to gain a degree without suffering any debt. BT also pay well so apprentices end up in no debt and with money in their pocket which is essential for young people.

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