Manufacturing engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Training school consists of working on different machines and working on them to create certain components.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • MIG and TIG welding. Conventional machines Cnc programming Business improvement techniques

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Working with colleagues support you and help you whenever you ask

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

    • The company and the people respect you as a person.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Could do better in terms of organisation, however different apprentices have certain standards of work which is hard for instructors to adjust to.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A lot of support. Our ADL visits on a regular basis and updates me on the company and changes made. Also helps out with our own personal issues.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Many opportunities and emails are sent.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Salary is good for the first year. Could offer better benefits

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes. Football and other social activities with the company.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a very good company to work for and it makes you feel honoured. People will give you recognition that you work for such a company.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

    • Be the best you can possibly be and it is ok to make mistakes otherwise you will never learn.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

May 2018

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