Trainee engineer Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldborough, North Yorkshire
Review Submitted: May 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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 the processes of the gas storage site, providing assistance with work where possible and gaining knowledge and experience of the role.
I tend to follow the site technicians performing isolations of equipment, equipment checks, and other jobs. I often perform other tasks for engineers that vary greatly; from writing procedures on how equipment works, to marking up P&IDs.
I tend to follow the site technicians performing isolations of equipment, equipment checks, and other jobs. I often perform other tasks for engineers that vary greatly; from writing procedures on how equipment works, to marking up P&IDs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Its definitely helped develop social skills. Learning how to work with other people and get along in a small team. As well as develop key skills that aid with understanding site processes.
I’ve somewhat learned how to operate a computer system for the site that controls the operations of the site.
I’ve somewhat learned how to operate a computer system for the site that controls the operations of the site.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My role is fairly new in the sector i work in, so there hasn’t necessarily been a set programme for how i will develop. Although, learning how i have has been effective.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
So far, i havent necessarily found anything ive learned at college to be transferrable other than excel skills. Some electrical knowledge aids the understanding of some aspects.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You have plenty of support from peers and support staff, if needed. The company provides benefits and a share save scheme which are both attractive. The pay is good and there is opportunity for growth in your career.
When working in dangerous environments, there is bountiful emphasis on safety so you able to go home safely.
When working in dangerous environments, there is bountiful emphasis on safety so you able to go home safely.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Don’t be nervous, be excited.
