Apprentice Engineer Review
at JN Bentley
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Shifnal
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
5/5
I am required to set out all assets required to be inputted which providing the correct levels and making sure everything is to the drawing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am really enjoying the programme, though it is hard managing work-life balance as it's required to study/do assignments in our own time if not able to complete at work during busy periods
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many skills while working within the role, working as part of a team, attention to detail, ensuring to double check work to avoid errors
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel it is structured well, the modules which are in the programme are very suited to an engineering role in what we do day-to-day from speaking to my mentor where his wasn't very well suited to civil engineering role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a vast amount from my mentor due to me working with him 24/7 and any questions i have to ask he either answers them or my current site manager does. Support from other parties is every now and then when information is required to be given.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Support could be provided more especially with us doing 1weekly blocks every month which the communication can be delayed due to the teachers having lessons when we're not there.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, all sorts of events where we're able to network with other colleagues within the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JN Bentley to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel like i am valued here as an employee as they have many great benefits along with a great workforce who are willing to assist in whenever help is needed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JN Bentley?
You have to be motivated and have the willingness to learn a vast amount of information both in your role and education side especially within the first 6months
