Multi-skilled maintenance engineer Review

My role is to carry out reactive and preventative maintenance on modern highly automated production lines while adhering to highest quality and health & safety standards to meet production targets and key performance indicators. Upon completion of a maintenance task, I produce a job report and communicate the findings with the engineering team.

The learning and developing process has been intense from the very beginning of the apprenticeship and it has not stopped since. I have taken part in various training programs related to the industry I am working in. My practical skills have been developing on the jobs working alongside experience engineers.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the apprenticeship program from the very beginning. In my opinion apprenticeship is the best combination of learning and gaining nationally recognised qualification while earning a decent living wage at the same time. The company has been very supportive throughout the programme and I believe there will be an opportunity to continue my further career at my company.

The apprenticeship programme consists of learning the engineering theory to achieve Higher National Certificate level of knowledge and the practical part which leads to Diploma Level 3 in manufacturing engineering. The programme is well structured to develop an apprentice into a competent engineer through the learning at the training centre, various on-site and off-site training course and on job training supervised by experienced engineers.

The support from my employer - Britvic Soft Drinks has been excellent. I have been given time and opportunities to develop my skills and knowledge while working on various engineering tasks and project. Professional guidance and support was always available from my trainers and supervisors. My company has provided the tools required for completion of all my engineering tasks.

I have receive all the support I required from my training provider to achieve my qualification. Tutors at Midlands Group Training Services are knowledgeable, approachable and happy to answer any question. Regular meetings with the training and development advisor has helped me to keep the track on progress of my learning and address any problems that may have arisen.

To perform well at my current role, it is essential to have a good understanding of engineering principles and engineering theory. I am confident the training I have had and the knowledge I have gained will give me greater chances to understand and solve engineering problems in safer, more efficient way.

I believe the Britvic Soft Drinks is a great company to work for. The employees can take part in the charity events, join the social club or enjoy the well-being day. The voice of employees can be heard through the Employee forum. The biggest event is traditionally the Christmas party.

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Apprenticeship is a great way to develop skills, get qualification and earn a salary at the same time. Choosing Britvic soft drinks, a leading manufacturer of soft drinks, gives a great opportunity to learn, work and maintain the state of art production equipment. Learnt skills are transferable to other industries, but majority of apprentices decide to continue working for Britvic as fully qualified engineers.

I think the candidate should have a genuine interest in engineering, wiliness to learn and develop new skill and not to be afraid to get the hands dirty. Preparation is the key to succeed in the interview process for the engineering apprenticeship program at Britvic. There is nothing else to worry about, the company support in the learning process is great.