Apprentice Electrical Engineer Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Going to different sites to carry out maintenance. I am called to reactive work as well. I work on start panels and pumps.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt a lot about electrics and how to understand them. I have developed skills in identifying the components in a circuit.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have enjoyed buy I also feel like there are areas I do not enjoy.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • In my opinion and from my experience I don't belive it is organised to a good standard

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I received support to a certain extent.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I received a lot of support and help.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel like I am able to understand more when I'm at work after I've been to college

    8/10
  • 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

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They're a good company to work for and you do get some support. They have given me a good opportunity.

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

    • To keep an open mind and you have to be very thick skinned to get through the job.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Orpington

April 2024

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