Fitter Review

I'm a fitter so my work involves maintenance of massive mechanical equipment in a substation.

I have learnt technical skills associated with my job but also skill that I do not use in my job but could use in the future.

The first year was good, it was new and enjoyable and the training was fun. It became progressively more school like as the years passed however, there is a major lack of communication (seems like they care less and less about you each year) and a lack of understanding about our actual job, they seem quite disconnected to what actually goes on when on site. Also a focus on negatives, if something bad happens it turns into a major situation but good things are kind of swept away.

Feel I am valued on site by my work colleagues and managers however as a company in general it seems like the job role I will be going into is very undervalued and not appreciated.

Poor organization, have been made to travel over two hours form London on multiple occasions when the course I have been put on could of been done in London or on site. Changes to assessment criteria is also terribly communicated and is only found out via word of mouth. Communication could also improve as emails are either ignored or you are told to speak to someone else.

Support is available and when you genuinely do need support and you ask for it, its available.

Support is ok but a lack of understanding about the apprenticeship makes it hard for mentors and managers to support you. Again, not much communication between apprenticeship and site where you work

Salary is very good, especially for an apprenticeship.

There are opportunity's to get involved in activity's outside of work if you want to, there are emails sent regularly about events.

No

At this point in time no, based on my experience. This will likely change in the future.

Do you research about the company, show interest and get involved when on assessment days. And be interested in your job during the interview, make sure to ask questions.