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Tata Steel

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Review

at Tata Steel

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Llanelli

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

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
4/5 - 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
Mechanical maintenance Fitter role as an apprentice involves training to become a maintenance Fitter. Fitting new parts, keeping equipment maintained, checks on the lifespan of components.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
To a great extent, its enjoyable to go to work.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Pipe fitting, gasket making, gearbox maintenance, fluid system work, crane driving, fork lift driving.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well organised with college, university, courses and site time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Great support with in and out of work issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Time off work to go to education, time off work to revise for exams, supporting material given.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Better my knowledge of how systems work and why they are in place.
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
There are fitness clubs, networking events, going to schools, open days

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, good pay, lots of progression chances
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Ne confident in the interview and bring any evidence of practical work you have done.
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