Engineering operative Review
at Schneider Electric
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
My role is to assemble & test switchgear and circuit breakers. It involves building the equipment as well as performing different types of tests along the way
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I would say the programme improves more & more the further you advance. I currently am content with the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt hands on skills such as how to use hand tools in the correct way, I have also developed my practical & social skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
My time whilst at Schneider Electric is structured through the day, every day. I am always aware of the tasks & goals we plan to achieve. However, structure at college can be unorganised and unclear, a lot of the time even the tutor is not aware of the lesson plan
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive full support from my employer, whether it be my Team leader, line manager or first point of apprentice contact
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
To my knowledge I have not communicated with Getmyfirstjob since starting the apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that the skills I will pick up whilst at college will apply to my work environment because it will enable me to capture a more thorough understanding of electrical engineering, when I inevitably work with electrical components
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
There are a number of activities to become involved in at my work. One example being the social committee, however I have not become part of any group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
- Positive working environment
- A vast range of job roles to choose from
- Helpful and friendly employees
- As much assistance as needed is provided by Schneider for whatever reason it may be
- A vast range of job roles to choose from
- Helpful and friendly employees
- As much assistance as needed is provided by Schneider for whatever reason it may be
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
- Ensure that the job role you choose is the one you definitely want
- Research what Schneider does, who they supply their products to
- Embrace all feedback given by longer serving employees and superiors
- Research what Schneider does, who they supply their products to
- Embrace all feedback given by longer serving employees and superiors
