Quality Engineer Apprentice Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.2/5
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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
Lloyds Banking Group has a welcoming and vibrant environment, where there are many opportunities to connect, learn and grow. Have a great manager and a team who's always there to support!!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much and I'm glad I took on an apprenticeship compared to going Uni, as I'm gaining work experience and connecting with colleagues with many years of experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes since starting as an apprentice I've learnt many skills both technical and soft skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is quite organised and allows us to prep beforehand
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Quite a lot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have a learning mentor assigned who assists us with questions relating to the apprenticeship specifically and provides us with guidance on how to strucutre tasks so we have the best possible chance of doing well
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think that it helps us aprentices in many ways, as we can apply the theoretical knowledge practically when focusing on day to day work
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
Yes there are many activites that I have had the chance to participate in such as mentoring aspiring apprentices, career events etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lloyds is a great start for anyone at any stage in their career which is something I really admire Lloyds for, the invaluable support is something that makes them stand out!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
If you're given the opportunity to do something then grasp it, as it can help you develop in many ways as an individual
