Apprentice Electrical Engineer Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

My role is as an apprentice electrical engineer is to learn how to maintain electrical systems and equipment on my sites. This includes planned preventative maintenance and reactive jobs where installs and repairs are required such as pump install, fitting lights, resolving pump blockages, etc.

9/10

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

How to use test equipment and the testing procedures to carry out in a safe manner. How to replace and install a new pump. How to fault find which I am continuing to improve on. The legislation and regulations in place I need to be aware of

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It can be more organised and clear on the part of the college as there has been many mixed signals from the beginning which made it difficult to know how to make progress.

5/10

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

I receive a lot of support.

10/10

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

The support could be better in terms of clear and consistent messaging.

5/10

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

There could be much more practical, hands on activities to cement our knowledge.

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.)

Not that I am aware of

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Overall, my experience of Thames has been an overwhelmingly positive one. Management and my co-workers have been very kind and supportive.

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

Be honest, show your enthusiasm and willingness to learn and fill your knowledge and skills gaps.