Electrical/Instrumentation Technician Review

Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice. Currently in my last year of a 4 year programme my daily tasks consist of mainly working solely and using my own initiative when required. I gather a job pack at the start of the week and work the way through those jobs explaining each day at the morning meeting what job your doing and if there is any problems as well. I have to be very responsible diagnosing to the best of my ability but always having the specialists at hand when required. The job consists of something different everyday which I like and even when projects come into hand occasionally which I enjoy.

I have learnt many new skills in my trade and continue to learn every single day. I have nearly finished my NVQ level 3 which finishes at the end of March 2015. I have also nearly finished my HNC in electrical engineering which will be completed by May 2015. There have been many internal qualifications such Asbestos training, Top man training, Confined space training and many more.

I enjoy working within the team of the electrical colleagues and my daily working programme its never the same.

I feel valued as an employee of Glaxo Smith Kline and feel involved within the group getting given my own tasks to complete on a daily basis.

The structure of the programme has improved and is a well structured programme for the new apprentices. We have a monthly apprentice meeting where all the engineering apprentices gather together and express there views on any type of topic concerning them.

I receive support from Gen 2 which are our training provider and if there is any problems they usually take notice and sort the problem out if there is one.

I receive support from my employer such as my line manager and my mentor if I have any problems I can always come to them.

My current salary is good for being an apprentice.

There are plenty of opportunities outside of work which I have already completed such as being a STEM ambassador which involves going to different schools/venues in the local area expressing engineering and science to 11-16 year olds. Furthermore there are other programmes such as Orange Day where you carry out a charity event in the local area, there are many more also.

Yes

The possibilities are endless, great company to work for, great colleagues who will help with any problem and it's full enjoyable.

Apply early and read through the application many times to ensure there are no mistakes. Always look keen and wanting to learn every minute of the day. Never rush when doing the practical in the interview its not a race. Study hard and the rewards will come.