Field Engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My day-to-day involves travelling across the west midlands to install fiber optic cables, routers, switches and other networking equipment at various sites. Sites include customer locations e.g. Travis Perkins stores or network exchange sites (BT).

9/10

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

I have learnt many new skills, including: understanding of ISP networking. Electrical work and safety. Organizational skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying my programme, there is a lot to take in but I am given the time to make sure I understand the content. I am enjoying the wide range of skills i am learning through the programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organization could be better as some courses have taken place in the wrong order. Although this has not impacted my learning journey.

7/10

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

I have received all the support I have asked for from my employer.

10/10

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

I can contact my training provider anytime i have questions. They have been very good in responses and i know they will be there to help if i need some guidance.

10/10

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

It gives me the knowledge to perform my job with a high level of understanding.

10/10

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.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good benefits, great pay, help and support always available and colleagues are great.

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

Be yourself.