Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review

As a maintenance technician, I am responsible for checks and repairs on the engine production line, whether assembly or machining. I have to monitor and work on the machines used in production whilst carrying out other necessary jobs like making parts when there is a fault and they are required.

Due to it being our first year, we spend 90% of our time at the college. Our days are mostly always structured as we have different trainers on different days meaning we are able to learn and apply ourselves to different subjects each day. Our manager makes frequent check ins while we are there so in the case of an emergency, we are able to address and deal with that.

My employer is very supportive by frequently checking in on us at the college, being there to communicate if we have any issues and also dealing with them in the best way so we are getting the best training possible. In the case of any serious problem or emergency, we are able to contact our employer which is reassuring.

We receive help from our trainers when studying for our qualification, however I find that we are expected to be quite independent which is understandable.

It has widened my understanding of engineering massively. I now have a good understanding and skill set in many areas which makes me more confident knowing I will be working in the factory after. There are many different parts to the qualification, however the overall training helps me to implement it in the workplace and understand the different areas.

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It is a prestigious company that provides the best training with the opportunity to explore multiple different routes in the company. There is always someone who has had the similar experience in the company there to help. There are many different areas within the company and they are helpful when encouraging you to experience different things which is a great opportunity.