Signalling Design Assistant (Signalling Apprentice) Review
at VolkerWessels
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
York
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Signalling Design Assistant for the railway, carrying out correlation updates that are received from site teams, carrying out Detailed Design, scanning and printing, quality checks on work completed and anything leaving the office.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I very much enjoy it, most of the people are very nice and friendly, and I enjoy the work most of the time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have learned people skills, technical skills and a lot of information regarding the railway and how it works.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The organisation and structure was much better at the beginning, it is still good however it got a little erratic towards the end as the training company became very busy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a good amount of support from my employer regarding work, sickness and holidays.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a good amount of support but need to be aware that most of the effort will be required on my end and I cannot rely solely on the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Most of the training has been applicable to my role, especially the Basic and Intermediate Signalling Technology, as well as the MOD5 training that allows me to work as a test assistant on site.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We arrange our own social events, there are also volunteering opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have treated me very well, the pay is fair and it is a well structured company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
In the rail sector, be prepared for fluctuations in the amount and type of work that you receive due to funding from Network Rail, there will be busy and quiet periods.
