Mechanical Higher Apprentice Review

The placement areas change every 4 months, and so does the role and "day-to-day".

CNC, Programming, Testing electrical components, CAD, Maths, Project management.

To what extent? It's a good job.

Differs, somethings run smooth, others not so. For example salary increases, and transparency of pay information is very poor. The initial 3 month training was poorly structured too. But once out into the company and on placement, it's fairly smooth.

I've always had my needs met. No issues.

Same as previous.

Not well. It was mostly a box ticking exercise.

Initially we were told there would be, but I am yet to come across any. All there seems to be is project managers who organise "drinks nights".

Yes

Great money, great benefits (share scheme etc), allows for a good work life balance.

Try to do as many different placements as possible, don't stick to areas you know or want to exit into.