Engineer Review
at VolkerWessels
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Sheffield
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Railway engineer, setting out track renewals, verify designs and ground surveys
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy it. Having been in the rail industry for 11 years. Working for volker has been the best time
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Time management, understanding designs, how to use a range of technical equipment.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Really good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is fantastic and offers a wide range of support. I know at least 10 people within the company I can call at any time for advice or guidance
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty, they are fantastic
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Give me a better understanding of the job and offers a professional approach
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. I don’t attend them personally
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic values and support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
Trust the process
