Engineering Technician Apprentice Review

Item: Engineering Technician Apprentice at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Melksham

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

4.4 /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

5/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - 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

Throughout the apprenticeship we get moved through each department whether that be manufacturing, engineering, quality, assembly etc. Day to day tasks include maintaining, overhauling train parts, communicating well with the team and team leaders.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy work, some parts of the job more than others although i think that is common in most jobs. Everyone at KB are friendly and there are plenty of people with top tier knowledge who are always happy to help.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes at MakeUK i learned several skills which has benefitted me massively as i learnt crucial engineering skills which will benefit me in the future.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

In terms of everything at Knorr-Bremse it is extremely organized and structured. Support is offered if asked and if it seems viable. At KB we have regular reviews so that we can express opinions. Although, MakeUK could improve on organization however it is still suitable and to a great standard.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

Support from the employer is generally always offered if and when it is needed. If there is a problem with college (MakeUK) then our employers do not hesitate to email them to get things sorted which is really helpful.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

We have had a fair few different Assessors from MakeUK and some have been better than others. Although in current times our Assessor is always on hand to offer advice and responds to emails/calls promptly, happy to help us.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Massively! Without carrying out the qualification I would not have much clue where to start within the engineering sector. I have been able to put things I've learnt into practice in some instance within the workplace.

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

We have a Knorr-Bremse day every year where different activities are set up, like a sports day really!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd. to a friend?

Yes

Why?

KB is a good place to work with friendly employee's who are always happy to offer a hand and throughout the business there are plenty of benefits.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.?

Research about Knorr-Bremse as it always looks good when you can tell the employer about the business. Be yourself, stay calm and enjoy the experience.

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