Mechanical engineering apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Mechanical Engineer, working as a fitter on the shop floor to strip and rebuild gearboxes.

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, how a gearbox works and how to repair or modify them and read drawings.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Enjoy working on the shop floor with colleagues however could be managed a lot better

    3/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

    • Could be valued a lot more than I am as feel like just a number rather than a valued employee.

    3/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Poorly structured/organised

    2/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Go to college one day a week

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

    • Supported by the employer however could be supported more.

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Salary is average could be higher compared to other apprenticeship schemes

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • No you have to organize for yourself

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • Needs a better structure and to be managed better not the apprenticeship I initially signed up for

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

    • Not to apply to the Siemens Leeds site as it is a lot different to other Siemens Sites

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

September 2018

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