Multi skilled technician(electrical bias) Review

My day to day role includes shadowing an engineer while he completes day to day tasks and reactive tasks that are set out in our contract, dealing with electrics, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning and mechanical from offices to pool plant rooms. I even have some ppm of my own to carry out.

I started with absolutely 0 experience and knowledge so everything I’ve learnt so far is new. I’ve expanded my knowledge across multiple trades and expertise but as it is only my first year, not so in-depth. Mainly in electrics. And from the college side, I’ve learnt from that as well.

I enjoy it a lot, I enjoy being hands on and knowledgeable and when maintaining machinery and systems this is applicable.

I have experienced many problems, my college course was delayed as my original course took too long to apply so was full and took a while to find another course, and even with this college I have my difficulties as there is poor communication. But on site itself, there is great organisation and structure for me to learn.

My employer is great in support, always willing to talk to me and help when needed and will invest into me for training, tools and PPE to ensure I’m getting treated as well as possible so I can learn and grow.

Not a lot, this is a huge problem. The tutors aren’t ranged enough to teach all subjects (I’ve been told this is being sorted) and my NVQ assessor quit without me receiving any information about what is happening next. However, my tutors themselves work very hard to help me get through.

I feel it covers a good range and will help me later down the line, but at the moment in just the first year, I have yet to start the Level 3 where I will specialise in electrical. There are a few great pathways after the course like further training or doing a HNC and HND.

On my first day, I was invited up to the head offices and was given an introduction on the company’s morals and values, there are also many trips, however they don’t suit and fit my schedule.

Yes

A great opportunity to learn, get paid and experience the real world all while getting the job security that comes at the end and a chance to progress in your career. Also the company are very helpful with opportunities to keep growing, so are worth working for to maximise your potential.

I would advise to come in with an open mindset as I’m sure every site is different and everyone’s experience is different, but the most important thing to remember is to not be scared to communicate and ask questions or you’ll never learn and grow your confidence.