Quality engineer Review
at Painter Brothers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hereford
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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
5/5
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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
I would have to check measurements on manufactured steel components made for electrical pylons. Making sure they fit the standard, requirements, and were in good quality. Defect checking and finding the cause of defects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have gain the understanding of reading engineering drawings, what may fit the engineering standard and what doesn’t including why it doesn’t fit the standard. What we must look out for when checking for defected components.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Was given clear information about how the next 3-4 years of being apprentice would be like
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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.)
5/5
Events are held for networking for newer employees and also a week residential taken with the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Painter Brothers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working environment with many supportive people. Provides apprentices with good communication and support throughout the process.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Painter Brothers?
Try your best to understand basic concepts like engineering drawings as it helps drastically and find methods that are best suited to you and are accurate figuring out measurements.
