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Building Services Engineer Review

at Schneider Electric

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
Visiting customer sites and servicing the BMS system. This includes monitoring, troubleshooting and fixing any issues that arise.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the work side of the programme a lot but less so the uni side

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes my customer facing skills/professionalism has improved since having to engage in conversations with customers.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The structure of the programme is good but the organisation is poor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a high level of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not enough
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It doesnt. The degree is only loosely connected to the job role.
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
Yes there is the DofE gold programme, there is often networking events and there are social committees that meet every few weeks along with Employee Resource Groups to be a part of.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy it and there is a high level of support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
Be yourself and dont be afraid to speak up
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