Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Review

Item: Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Tata Steel
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Tata Steel

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Port Talbot

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.4/5 - 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

My role involves fitting, stripping, and measurement work with mechanical components and assemblies.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I have enjoyed the programme for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt every necessary skill involved with my job role as well as learning people skills, timekeeping skills, and other academic skills through working and going to college.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

I believe the programme is well structured with courses throughout the 4 years combined with college time and on site experience in a way that is easy to adapt to.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer is very open to helping out with any questions or guidance needed.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Is it a great way to learn important skills while earning money. The community is great at TATA and the apprenticeship is a great experience with many benefits to a career.