Mechanical Fitter Team Member Review
at Tata Steel
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Port Talbot
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a mechanical fitter within the Cold Mill. I work as a team member on days regular. My roles and responsibilities are to carry out daily inspections, planned maintenance and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment/machinery.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme as it is based around what I do on a daily basis so it’s a benefit for my learning, knowledge and skills. Enjoy working on my own and as part of team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills. These are from basic communicating and team working skills to more hands on and technical skills with mechanical equipment/machinery. Also expanded on my mechanical knowledge by carrying out HNC mechanical engineering
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised programme overall, with lots of opportunities to develop skills and learning in different areas.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Receive a reasonable amount of support when needed, mentoring provided when going into job role to learn the role and gain experience. Also supported throughout job, along with other benefits for working.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Always good support. Good communication between tutors and students always, Training provider always there for help when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps me carry out my role better as it covers many different areas and topics which are relevant to my role in mechanical engineering. Helps expand my knowledge of mechanical engineering overall and helps give me ideas and to be more creative.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes always work linked activities going on and available to all workers. Opportunity to build working relationships and team working.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Enjoyable place to work, great experiences and learning opportunities available. Supported by the company. Good people here to work with and always positive working relationships.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Be willing to learn and work hard, have good communication skills and be willing to work alone and as part of team. Show good working attitude.
