Mechanical and electrical technician Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Doing a variety of jobs which involve mechanical and electrical work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
At the start of my programme I was put with people who did not know what they were doing but in the last year I have made good progress as I have a good mentor
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve learnt lots of new skills which may involve electrical drawings, how to install new assets, how to find faults and more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I used to have apprentice meetings every two months but haven’t had any for the last year
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I didn’t receive much support at the start of my apprenticeship but since moving team last year I felt I have been given good support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I’m not really given any support from my provider but guidance to when mistakes are made on write ups
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It gave me a good start when I started working on site
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Variety of jobs and learning new things everyday
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Do not fall behind when you are given tasks to do
