Trainee Engineer Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Scunthorpe
Review Submitted: April 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
R&D of projects set to me by my mentor and other engineers, Reporting of work to my college for the completion of my course, Learning on the job for my specified role, Completion of college work through the day when it is required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot, I like being on site an getting a hands on experience with everything. It is also just a cool experience to be in the proximity of something so massive and critical to everyday life.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt many new skills especially on software that I had never previously come across.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme structure is ok, there isn't supposedly a set pathway for me to follow at work unlike at college however I still do learn things at a relative path and in a logical order.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive adequate support form my employer in all categories, all I have to do is asked and it will either be reviewed on the spot or taken to a higher level.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider does have good tutors and so far I have being achieving what is expected of me so there training and support is satisfactory without a doubt.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Specific parts of the qualification that I am studying have beneficial to me especially in my specialisation however other parts aren't as relevant and I wont use them particularly as much.
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
I assume there is within the entire company however there hasn't been many at my site specifically , I assume there will be a few over the coming years but I'm not particularly bothered if there is or not. This may just be due to be not being here for long.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a good company to work for, it does give you lot of benefits and if your willing to try and put in the work then they seem to support your growth. In that category I have no complaints which to speak of.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Ensure you have a good CV suitable to the job role you are applying for . Ensure your grades are to a good enough standard to show that you will be able to understand the material provided during your apprenticeship. Be confident in an interview and when you are doing online tests. Bring any practical knowledge you may know to your job role as it will help you in the long run.
