Apprentice Review
at Transport for London
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
London
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day varies, there are days we learn new things about the placement we are on, other days where we shadow our placement manager, and other days where we work on small projects with the team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I think it’s very interesting and I have been learning a lot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learnt many new skills and leant things I’ve never been exposed to previously
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It’s very organised and clear goals are set in place
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always working to ensure we are as focused and comfortable as possible
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They always email, follow up and encourage questions to be asked if something isn’t understood
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me understand why decisions are made and what it really means to be an engineer
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
Yeah there are many different sports, as well as catch up events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s such a big company with schemes that branch off into basically every sector so there’s so much to learn and move into
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?
Understand what goals you have in mind and remain hardworking
