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Mechanical engineer Review

at Encirc

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derrylin

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I repair machines the manufacture glass bottles. This involves fitting parts to the machines themselves and repairing and refurbishing the broken parts. I need to ensure that the machines run to the best of their abilities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the program I am taking part in a lot. The environment is very friendly and opening to people without the same level of knowledge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my welding skills and my fitting skills. I have learnt to be more independent.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program ensures I am getting the appropriate amount of training and that I am learning while being in work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer makes sure that I am capable to carry out the work that I am learning to do.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider ensures that I am easily working through my program and to ask if there's any problems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped me by ensuring I am learning the necessary skills for this style of work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There is a gym on site to help employees keep fit.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Encirc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very friendly environment and great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Encirc?
This workplace may seem too much for a person but after a while you would get used to it with the help and support of the people around you.
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