Compute Facilities Technical Analyst Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I manage and maintain computing facilities spaces (IT rooms where any IT infrastructure resides) across Europe. I am the subject matter expert for IT infrastructure projects across Europe and a point of contact for global colleages

10/10

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

I've learnt many new skills that has helped me in my day to day work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed learining new skills and interacting with my coach Jo and Nathan.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised with plenty of useful communicaitons from Accipio. Informing us of upcoming events and providing support where needed. The Accipio Hub is fantastic with a lot of useful information and a great structure, making it easy to find things I would like to study.

10/10

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

My manager takes a great interest in what i am doing and is available to me to bounce ideas off or if i don't understand something.

10/10

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

There have been monthly training sessions on different aspects relating to the course. I meet with my tutor at least twice a month and more recently more. Jo has been fantastic and is very knowledgeable.

10/10

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

Self awareness and managing workload have been a huge help to me. Also giving me confidence to speak to upper management as well as understanding many aspects of leadership.

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.)

There are several, yoga, charity events as well as local sparts teams to get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Cummins for me has been a fantastic place to work. I've been here since 2006 and found that nearly all employees are friendly, very capiable and should you need assistance, they are willing to assist.

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

Be a team player, willing to learn and be adaptable. There is a Cummins culture that from what i've been told can be quite different from other companies. As i've been at Cummins for nearly 18 years, it can't be a bad place to work.