Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Review
at Thames Water
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Completing design briefs, pump calculations, producing company standards and producing mechanical design packs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I massively enjoy my work day to day, but the university course could use improvement, most notably in the organisation of it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt about new areas and processes in the waste water treatment industry, as well as developing existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My regular work is very well organised, with set goals and time frames (SMART targets).
Organisation at University could be improved
Organisation at University could be improved
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As my as required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Largely sufficient, but assignments often need clarifying
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Learning skills such as time management, and other more specific areas to the Mechanical engineering 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
Not regularly but I am made aware they are available if I wanted to attend
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a friendly atmosphere with colleagues which genuinely want to see you develop and succeed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
n/a
