Graduate Management Trainee Review

My role is a graduate management trainee so I rotate multiple times around the business to gain exposure to different sectors and departments. My day to day role varies, but includes managing relationships with stakeholders, tracking both apprentices and graduates, releasing apprentice levy funds across the business and organising events.

Yes I have learnt many new skills. The opportunity to learn whilst working at the same time has been invaluable. The classroom training courses I have received as part of my apprenticeship provide the opportunity to learn theory, skills and knowledge. I can then apply these skills in the workplace and embed the knowledge.

I really enjoy my programme with ENGIE. I feel like the company has really invested in me and provided me with the opportunity to learn and develop within my role. The opportunity to rotate across the business departments is really unique and allows me to increase my understanding of the business whilst also deciding what I most enjoy.

The course is really well structure. We have training with the apprentice provider and also additional ENGIE training which compliments the knowledge taught on the course. There is a clear timeline of training courses, deadlines and events so that we know what to expect. My line manager is very supportive of my apprenticeship.

I receive a large amount of support from my employer. My manager is incredibly supportive of my apprenticeship and also my 20% off the job learning. My manager also suggests opportunities which she thinks will benefit my development. This makes me feel encouraged during my apprenticeship and inspires me to achieve.

My skills coach is very supportive. we have regular meetings where any questions of mine are answered and my learning progress is tracked. After the meetings I am then aware of what actions I need to take in order to stay on track. My assignments have in depth feedback so that I know how to improve.

I feel like my qualification will help me to perform better in my role in the future because it is increasing my skills, knowledge and confidence. This is aiding my development and will enable me to be more effective in my role by using the skills I have learnt from my qualification.

I am involved in networking events. I organise a lunch and learn once a month where senior members of staff from around the business present about their sector/area to improve understanding across the business. I am a member of the ENGIE business challenge team for the Great Manchester Run (half marathon) in May 2019.

Yes

I have been incredibly supported during my time at ENGIE, both with my apprenticeship and development. I have a really supportive and understanding manager with a positive outlook. There is a very good atmosphere, friendly staff and a good work life balance. We get 2 day volunteering leave each year.

I would recommend anyone to apply to ENGIE. I would suggest to focus on ENGIE's behaviours, our values are important to the business and it is important that staff share these values. ENGIE has jobs all around the UK and is incredible broad as a business, so take the time to research the company.