Street lighting apprentice Review

by E.ON

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Learning and experiencing the work that takes place on the lighting and grid side of eon including, removing and installing street furniture, repairs and inspections.

9/10

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

Yes, I’ve learnt how to use heavy machinery and equipment as well as develop my people skills and team building skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much there’s a good balance between courses (class room learning) and out in the field (on the job learning).

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Excellent, anything we need to know is explained and given to us weeks before (example, any courses that we’ve been booked on we know about weeks before it’s happening with a full print out of what needs to me taken, address and timings)

10/10

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

A lot, at any time I can get in touch with any supervisor, colleague, trainer or manager for advice or help. (Even out of normal work hours)

9/10

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

Great support they give extra help if there’s anything I’m getting stuck on

9/10

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

The back ground knowledge is great and really helps me understand why we do certain aspects of the job

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.)

We sometimes go out for a meal as a depot.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend E.ON to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support so far has been great and the job prospects at the end are amazing.

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

Take your time, answer every question carefully, read up on the lighting and grid side of eon and try to make think of some questions to ask during the interview.