Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Software Engineering) Review
at E.ON UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Nottingham
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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:
5/5
On any given work day, I start by going through emails, teams, slack, etc. essentially catching up with anu emails or messages. I then have a look at my current tasks and to dos and based on priority I begin to go through them. Have meetings at any point. Have about and hour break. then round up the day and head back home
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship and the flexibility it offers. allowing you to have a say in all your placements and what you get from them
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a wide range of technical and soft skills. from programming skils, dashboard building skills, confidence in various social and technical platforms. In terms of soft skills, my communication, confidence, leadership, teamwork, time managements skills, etc have all grown and improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship course is ery well organised and structured, with lots of help and guidance in helping you understand the whole process
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
In terms of support, E.ON goes above and beyond the range of support systems that have been put in place. From mentors to buddies to placement managers, for every issue or questions you might have, there will no shortage of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The university is also outstanding in the support it provides, with the lecturers being helpful majority of the time, and also support from the support tutor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
There are a few areas form the university that can be applied in the various roles at e.on, a lot of the content will be foundational content, but nothing too advanced
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
There are a wide range of communities and events that take place at e.on, for varied range of people based on your needs and interests
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend E.ON UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
E.on is outstanding in it's structure and support for it's apprentices. Allowing them to make the most of the apprenticeship and grow their soft and technical skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to E.ON UK?
My main advise would be having values and a passion that aligns with that of the company.
