Street lighting apprentice Review
at E.ON UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Burton upon Trent
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
3.8/5
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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
Learning and experiencing the work that takes place on the lighting and grid side of eon including, removing and installing street furniture, repairs and inspections.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much there’s a good balance between courses (class room learning) and out in the field (on the job learning).
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I’ve learnt how to use heavy machinery and equipment as well as develop my people skills and team building skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Excellent, anything we need to know is explained and given to us weeks before (example, any courses that we’ve been booked on we know about weeks before it’s happening with a full print out of what needs to me taken, address and timings)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot, at any time I can get in touch with any supervisor, colleague, trainer or manager for advice or help. (Even out of normal work hours)
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Great support they give extra help if there’s anything I’m getting stuck on
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The back ground knowledge is great and really helps me understand why we do certain aspects of the job
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
We sometimes go out for a meal as a depot.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend E.ON UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support so far has been great and the job prospects at the end are amazing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to E.ON UK?
Take your time, answer every question carefully, read up on the lighting and grid side of eon and try to make think of some questions to ask during the interview.
