Field Engineering Review
at Vodafone
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Swindon, UK
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
As a field engineer in telecoms, your role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing communication networks like fibre, broadband, and phone lines across various customer and commercial sites. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing faults, performing repairs, configuring equipment, and ensuring strong customer service while following strict health and safety procedures. You work both indoors and outdoors using specialist tools to keep the network running smoothly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Everything about it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've gained hands on experience with telecoms like using diagnostic tools, and configuring network devices. I've also improved my communication and problem solving skills by working closely with customers and colleagues on site.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the program is well structured and easy to navigate the criteria's expected
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
my employers are extremely supportive throughout the duration of the course and my colleagues have played a collaborative role in training me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
my training provider is very supportive and is always there to guide me in areas where i need to improve to get a distinction
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, i would recommend Vodafone to a friend because it offers valuable hands on experience, a supportive learning environment and opportunities to grow within the telecom industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vodafone?
I would advise anyone applying to Vodafone to stay curious and as lots of questions, especially in the early stages. Be proactive, take notes, and show you're eager to learn, even if you're not hands on straight away. Building good relationships with your mentor and colleagues also goes a long way.
