Maintenance Engineer Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Carry out maintenance on the machinery across the plant (Breakdown maintenance and Preventative Maintenance). If the machine breaks down it is our responsibility to fix the issue and get it running again as soon as possible.

8/10

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

Earned the relevant knowledge and qualifications needed for the role.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyed the apprenticeship as a whole. You will receive the knowledge that is required for the job while learning the practical skills needed to confidently use that knowledge in real world situations.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

First Year full time college doing Level 3 and then 2nd Year is day release finishing the level 3. After that is 2 years doing HNC on day release. The college aspect of the scheme is not as organized as your work plan in plant.

5/10

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

Support is provided whenever it is needed but you are left to develop skills independently when possible.

8/10

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

Time is provided to carry out work on all qualifications you are working towards. Support is provided when extra time or help is required to reach those goals you are being set.

8/10

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

Qualifications provided are relevant and necessary for the job role which I am doing.

8/10

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.)

Carrying out work to help out the community is encouraged and time is provided by Cummins to help with the ongoing projects they are running.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Cummins is an experienced employer with apprentices. They provide all the qualifications and training you need for your career. Supports your development of skills and knowledge.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?

It will make the interview process easier if you have an interest in the industry or researching what the company does beforehand.