Electrical apprentice Review
at Tesco plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Ipswich
Review Submitted: April 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
Working with the electrical team to maintain the electrics within Tesco, keeping everything safe and compliant whilst being taught by qualified electricians how to pass my course.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Its the best job i have had, i thoroughly enjoy not only the work but the people. I also enjoy learning everything else that comes with it since it is all new and i have a passion for working.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I had no prior electrical knowledge, i have expanded a lot on this. On top of that i have learnt a lot of information about health and safety, and as this is my first time at a large company i have also learnt a lot of people skills that without the exposure i would have never learnt.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Its very well organised considering how large the business is and how many hands things have to go through for decisions to be made. The apprenticeship team are great and always get back to me, i know if i have any problems i cant resolve they would help.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer fully supports my learning at any expense, they have never declined anything i have wanted to do even if its more beneficial to me than them, they even encourage that sort of personal growth. Learning is put above all else which is great as i am on a course i enjoy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider has been ok, there has been some shortfalls but nothing too major. They are making the effort and getting on track more and more, and they pay attention to us if we raise points.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Not yet completed but it will help me to do my job better and better as time goes on, when i am qualified i will have the working knowledge to maintain tesco's electrically and elements of mechanical. I am also learning to identify how i can improve on my own.
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 not many activities in my area however there would be no one against organising them. Some of the other apprentices arrange football matches. My mentor organised to take me to the ELEX trade show to meet others in the industry, see what is happening and new inventions which was great. My employer fully supported this.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tesco plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Coming from external to Tesco, its much better here than the other sites i have worked at. There is no unnecessary pressure and you are trusted to crack on with your work and seek help when needed. This has not only made me more efficient but it makes the work more enjoyable, management are great at helping, the benefits are incredible too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tesco plc?
Show that you are passionate about what you are applying for.
