Mechanical Apprentice Review
at Tata Steel
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Port Talbot
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
5/5
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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
Good to work within a tight close team and doing a variety of of task to help increase my overall skill.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Yeah good apprenticeship, good balance of hands on work and online coursework. All good instructors who help throughout my journey.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
2nd year when it was site work and Bridgend college could have had a bit more structure but overall no complaints.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good crack and will teach you to work with various tools and equipment and also to be part of a team with a group of boys. It’s allows you to update or gain theoretical skills as well as physical abilities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Go for it and try to enjoy it as well as working hard.
