Track Engineer Apprentice Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.3/10

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

Track Engineer Apprentice in the Rail sector. Daily tasks consist of completing track maintenance operations and completing work based learning objectives. I have daily interaction with the track management team. My responsibility is to learn and complete my apprenticeship. Working on Crossrail projects and a lot of other projects scattered throughout the south of England. no day is the same but everyday i do complete a daily diary on what I have done that day.

5/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Qualifications include GCSE's and the first year of my apprenticeship was completed in Gosport. In Gosport I learned many different things in many courses like, maths for technicians, mechanical principles, technical drawing, Network Rail Induction etc. I had a background in mechanical work so it was an okay transition over to the rail sector. I have learned how to survey and use all the different types of equipment. I have also learned how to lead a large team of people thanks to ILM which has moulded me into a manager for the future.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyed the training. The job has exciting prospects.

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by Costain?

I have been seconded to Keltbray Rail and have yet to work with Costain so that hard to answer. Interaction with my Costain manager makes me feel valued.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its good and very manageable

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The right amount

5/10

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

I have been seconded to Keltbray Rail so they support my learning.

5/10

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

I'm happy with it for now

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I would like Costain to provide discounts on gyms etc.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunities

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

If you are in the rail sector you need to be confident and have a big personality otherwise i would say apply to a different sector. The quiet boys are really struggling. Costain wants managers for the future so show them that you can be.