Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 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.)
- 9a. Would you recommend United Utilities to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to United Utilities?
Water Production Manager, responsible for the safe and compliant production of drinking water for Cheshire.
It has enhanced my leadership skills through the understanding of academic models around people's behaviour.
The programme was a great experience, although we were often the guinea pigs as the trailblazers and there was some dynamic changes to it as we moved through the years overall it was positive.
As trial blazers there was a number of changes around the course including the portfolio which was included on the overall degree mark and dipped my scores against the normal degree essays and reports.
Support from the employer was mixed, I had a number of mentors and also my line manager changed three times. Support at the end from my current line manager was really good and the mentor I had through years 2 and 3. Again as trail blazers the manner in which the support is provided is now different.
The support available from MMU was really good and available when needed especially during the pandemic.
It has given me the confidence to apply theory in my day to day role and given me the opportunity to progress.
There are some to get involved in but not well embedded in the field team I work in and more centred around the head office.
Yes
UU is an excellent company to work for and although there have been some changes to our benefits such as pensions the overall package provided as an employer is better than a lot of competitors.
Do your research on roles before applying as there are so many!
Details
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Cheshire
July 2020