Apprentice Fitter Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

5.8/10

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

Assisting in fitting operations by either stipping or building engines/modules of engines. Completing writeups about my practical work, and completing knowledge questions.

7/10

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

yes, I am slowly developing my resourcefulness, my ingenuity and team working, as well as social skills as I'm constantly working with new people.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme when there is work for me to complete, unfortunately it can be quite slow at times.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

not very :/

3/10

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

I have an Apprentice Development Leader (ADL) who looks after me and makes sure I have everything I need for my job, he also checks in on me and reminds me of thing to help if I ever need them.

9/10

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

I have yet to receive any, but that is because I havnt been started on my NVQ yet

1/10

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

The qualification (when I am completing it) will give me a better understanding of how the different bits of the company work, and how they fit together, mean I have more appreciation for getting jobs done quickly and efficiently as not to hold up another section.

7/10

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.)

There is a charity group that does various events for charity, such as cycling or abseiling. I have joined them once or twice.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

9b. Why?

On paper, This apprenticeship looked amazing, but in reality, I've been messed about too much, apart from my recent ADL who I truly think cares, it doesn't seem like anyone else does. Communication seems like a struggle for them, I never know whats happening or am somehow left out. I still really enjoy the job I do, but I worry if I didn't that I'd be long gone.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

make sure ur know ur stuff at least a bit, be confident, and if you get it, be forgiving, patient, but know when to start hassling people if it gets slow or doesn't start moving