Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by Tata Steel

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My role is to observe the many different processes that steel coils go through in our plant

10/10

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

I’ve developed many skills such as: communication, technical, time keeping, problem solving

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my apprenticeship, I look forward to going to work, except weekends

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think my apprenticeship is very well organised in work, the college side of the apprenticeship is a bit less organised

8/10

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

No issues with support whatsoever, there are many different people I feel confident approaching for help/support/advice

10/10

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

10/10

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

I think my qualification has helped me develop my skills to which I can use in work

6/10

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.)

Yes

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Fantastic company to work for with great people, the job is very interesting and if you show willing people will be willing to help you and teach you. I also enjoy the shift pattern as it allows me to have an excellent work life balance

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

Show interest and ask plenty of questions from the start, it goes a long way