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Performance Engineer Review

at Southeastern Railway

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dartford

Review Submitted: November 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Looking at train failures and delays through the Engineering perspective.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme and am learning a great deal. I have previously completed a Level 3 so this is nice to build on tis knowledge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Various skills in leadership as well as managing defective trains in service.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised. the workshops are planned in advance and the length of them is long enough to gain knowledge and keep you interested. The tasks are outlined after the workshops to work through in a logical manner.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have their full support in helping me to achieve my Level 5.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are very supportive and any questions I do have are answered very promptly with everything explained.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This qualification will help me develop in my role and improve my performance along with the fleet performance.
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 is a Slade Green football team that trains and plays regularly.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Southeastern Railway to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great career opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southeastern Railway?
Know the company and the role that you are applying for. Southeastern pride themselves on their values and behaviours so ensure you know these.
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