Engineering apprentice Review

by CBRE

Rating

9.2/10

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

I fix reactive jobs at my site every day and keep up with planned maintenance on many different systems which gives me a broad understanding of engineering.

9/10

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

I’ve learnt many new skills throughout my apprenticeship from very basic skills such as wiring up a plug to more advanced skills such as re-wiring ballasts.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my apprenticeship the people I work with are very supportive and always help me out when I’m confused.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured with each task having ample time to be completed in a safe environment.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer and is my first call when anything goes wrong and can rely on him to help me.

9/10

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

My mentor is amazing at helping me work towards my qualifications as he helps me with my NVQ and never has a problem with me asking questions or if I’m confused.

10/10

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

My qualification is helped massively through my training provider as it helps me open doors into other parts of the business and many overtime opportunities.

9/10

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 social and physical activities at my work. I’m not involved in any yet, but am looking to join in the football club.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend CBRE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great company who put their workers first with a strong family sense in their teams.

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

Enjoy your time with CBRE and try to get as much experience at as many sites as possible.