Lead Engineer Review
at E.ON UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Reviewing each module guidance pack and determining a suitable study area of interest that meets the requirements. Then undergoing detailed literature review to understand the subject matter before developing a concise report.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed the challenged of learning about new technologies and methodologies. This gave the me the incentive to dig deeper than I would normally at work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt about a wide range of new engineering technologies that are relevant to the energy industry. This has included hydrogen and carbon capture as examples.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure of the course was sufficient, but with enough flexibility to tailor the course to be relevant to my specific learning needs.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I received sufficient time to complete the course to high standard.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received one-to-one support when requested.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The course allowed me to learn about technologies that I would otherwise have little knowledge of. This will allow me to adapt to future technologies as the become more common in the industry.
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 professional networking events and there is good culture to encourage people to join external events such professional membership and the events that they organise.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend E.ON UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, good work life balance and plenty of opportunity to develop and move into different roles as your career progresses.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to E.ON UK?
Find a job you're passionate about and apply. To help with the application process I would refer to E.ONs core values.
