Trainee Openreach Engineer Review

I help to maintain the fibre network around the Uk. On a daily basis I will do a variety of tasks; fixing fibre to a customers house, climbing poles and fixing the fibre wires to a customers house.

I have learnt a lot of new skills including how to climb ladders and poles safely. How to pull cables and rope through ducts. Lots of health and safety and working near a road and what equipment to use.

I’m enjoying it so far. Yes it’s challenging but it’s nice to be learning new skills while getting paid for it. I’ve met some nice colleagues along the way and have enjoyed driving around London too. Overall I’ve really enjoyed it. No complaints so far.

The training programme is very well organised, especially considering how many recruits they have been bringing on every week in recent months. The training is organised and they also prepare all our accommodation and food for each week we are working away from home. You get given a detailed plan of what you’ll be learning each week.

I’m happy with the support I’ve received from all the managers, trainers and coordinators etc. They always check in on you and help you in any way that they can.

So far I’ve received plenty of support with regards to my qualifications.

It’s a massive help. It gives me a better understanding of how to work more productive and in a safer way.

I’ve only just been with the company for over 1 month, so I can’t really comment on this yet. I haven’t heard of any such thing but maybe I’ll hear about this soon.

Yes

They look after you. Honestly, they will do anything for you and provide you all the tools and training to do your job safely and productively. Really great place to work. But you as an individual need to put the work in as well. It’s a two way street.

Go for it!!! You won’t regret it