Technical Specialist Review
at Tata Steel
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Port Talbot
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role as technical specialist involves working with customer complaints and quality issues ; Using surface inspection systems to identify quality defects and dealing with customers when they complain about those quality defects, investigating and resolving the issue
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed meting new people, working in a new environment and working alongside studies
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Quite organised. There was a formal structure when starting to undertake a induction and set plan within the workplace - 3 month rotation in each department
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive ; line manager and his boss support and give me time for my studies
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a monthly review with my NVQ assesor, am able to contact lecturers for both uni and college on a daily via email and when on campus
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think my HNC / Degree covers lots of topics which are relevant to my role especially those in problem solving and root cause analysis as this is what i cover daily when investigating customer complaints
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Pre-covid yes there are groups and social events, sport events, charity events arranged in the workplace
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are are a local, well paying company with good amenities and apprenticeship/graduate programs for young starters providing them with work and qualifications at once
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Top be confident and open minded to the plant and mainly enjoy and take everything that you can get
