Apprentice Maintenance Technician Review

by Severn Trent

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I repair and scrap water pumps and shadow my colleagues to gain a better understanding of my role.

10/10

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

I have learnt how to dismantle a pump and many other mechanical skills while also developing my previously learnt electrical knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy working on-site, but I do not enjoy college that much.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well organised when on-site, but at college it is run very poorly.

7/10

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

I have received and continue to receive plenty of support in my catch up due to a long absence caused by an injury outside of work and they have helped me get back on track.

10/10

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

I have received a good level of support again with my catch up.

8/10

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

Through my training provider, I have improved my electrical skills, but not much in relation to water pumps.

5/10

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.)

There are some on offer, however I have not been involved in any of them so far.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Everyone is here to help and it is such a good environment to learn new skills and become a better version of yourself. The work we do here is very important and it gives me a great sense of purpose.

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

Be open and honest and be yourself. Engage with the interviewer and look forward to working for a great company.