Maintenance engineer Review
at Mars
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Castle Cary
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
Day to day I spend time in the work shops practicing skill such as welding, while shadowing engineers on breakdowns
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy doing hands on work and the problem solving involved in breakdowns
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, most skills that would come under the engineering umbrella
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I have had little to no training plan, I wasn’t assigned any mentors or person at work to go to, no stability in management
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
When I have reach out for help, there is variation in response, but mostly helpful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The college I am going to has supported me from start to finish without any hesitations
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I haven’t completed it yet
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No there are not any
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mars to a friend?
No
Why?
I personally haven’t had an enjoyable experience due to various factors
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mars?
N/A
