Electrician Review

by Tata Steel

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 involves me being part of a team that looks after the machines on site. We work on breakdowns, planned maintenance and preventative maintenance.

8/10

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

I have learnt a variety of different skills including improving my communication skills. I have learnt a lot about electrical engineering and equipment. Plc’s and how different formats of programme work. I am also a lot more experienced when it comes to the safety aspect of work

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would say that I enjoy the programme, I have learnt a lot and have gained some valuable experience.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There could be improvements made to the structure mainly in terms of the college that was used for the theory side of the apprenticeship

7/10

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

I have received a good amount of support from my employer and the team that I work with

8/10

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

In terms of the training provider I have received very little help when it comes to the BTEC course. There was little to no class room teaching aspect.

5/10

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

The practical side of the training I received was helpful, I learnt about PLC’s and how to wire different circuits

7/10

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 little to no social events that are available in my workplace

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think the employer is good to work for in terms of learning about your role and gaining experience

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

When applying for a role in my feild I would request to not have make uk as the training provider