control and automation engineer Review

by Encirc

Rating

8.6/10

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

Ensuring the control systems of the plant are functioning correctly, fault diagnosis on plant equipment, repairing and testing of machinery and equipment, ensuring safe working practices are carried out.

9/10

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

yes; multiple new skills and techniques in terms of engineering, fault diagnosing, ICT skills, time management skills, project managements skills,

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

enjoy learning about new technologies and how these can be applied to my current job role.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well organised

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

enough

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

as much as is needed, all of the college tutors are very helpful

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

helps to me to assess and judge situations differently, helping me to think of different alternatives to challenging engineering problems in the workplace.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

yes, but I do not do any

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Encirc to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

started here six years ago as an apprentice, the company has helped me and encouraged me to learn new things, techniques and about new technologies. Management have always been supportive of my job role and assisted me in improving my knowledge

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

have an electrical qualification and aim for an electrical bias job role