Engineering apprentice Review

by Britvic

Rating

8.5/10

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

I'm an engineering apprentice. My job role involves in helping the site engineer's with breakdown, planned maintenance and proceeding with a given project. Through out the given jobs, I have learned many useful, new skills.

9/10

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

I have learned and developed skills such as, electrical wiring, lathe, milling, welding and system diagnostics techniques.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy most aspect the programme.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured because, you spend the first year at college learning about: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, welding, machining and fitting. The second year, you spend 4 days at work where you improve your existing engineering skills then one day at college where you continue with accadimic skills.

8/10

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

My employer provides me with all the support that is possible.

9/10

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

The training provider supports all students through out the course.

8/10

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

I feel much more confident at my job now, due to the training and qualifications I have received.

8/10

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.)

Britvic provides a great outdoor team bonding activity for apprentice where you spend five days at lake district which involves activities such as, climbing, camping, swimming and canooing. Great fun.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Britvic to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Britvic is a great place to work and meet some new awesome people.

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

Ensure to do well at school especially at math, literacy and DT