MEP Engineer Apprentice

What made you decide to take an apprenticeship role?

Leaving school, I went to college, however halfway through my first year I realised it wasn’t for me and something more practical and hands on would be better especially if I could earn and learn. 

What’s the best thing about being an apprentice MEP engineer?

I’d say the best thing is, whoever you work with you’ll be learning on the job and using the tools. This ultimately builds your confidence, and you will become a better engineer.  

One of the other best things about being an MEP apprentice is the engineers you work with. They all have different ways of teaching you different techniques to complete the job. They’re always willing to help and demonstrate practical skills so that you can build your own knowledge.  

How have you been supported?

The opportunity JN Bentley have offered during my apprenticeship shows how much effort and thought they put into early careers. 

There are loads of great things about being an MEP apprentice, there’s so much support whilst you learn, whether on site or your college work. When I don’t understand my college work or something on site I always ask for help, you can ask any of the other MEP engineers and they’ll all be happy to help.

What are your top tips for someone at the beginning of their apprenticeship journey?

You’re not expected to know everything straight away and the other engineers don’t expect you to learn overnight. If you don’t understand something, that’s normal and you can ask for an explanation, and someone will explain it to you. 

When you start doing hands on tasks, take your time, don’t rush it just go through it step by step in your head. If you’re still unsure, just ask and the engineer you’re working with will happily show you again.