Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Quality assistant, this involves carrying out daily inspections on all items during production, including dimensional and visual checks pre and post production.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am halfway through a Construction HNC, learnt how to read drawings and appropriate paperwork and carried out various tasks and tests for quality control.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy having a day at college for my assignments and all the practical work that is involved in my job, everyone at work is helpful, understanding and easy to get along with.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • I feel like a valued employee and feedback from my manager and peers suggest that I am a valuable asset to my current role.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I believe it is fairly well organised, there was a little confusion during the interview process from the talent leaders but it was quickly sorted. There was a thorough induction and there is plenty of support available for my studies.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My tutors are readily available to contact and have provided me with a lot of help and support when I needed it.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My manager has been very helpful from the start and has always been around for support and guidance in my job role when i have required it. It feels like he makes it his priority to ensure i am happy within my role.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary meets my living and travel costs well and I am able to live fairly comfortably off of it.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are always opportunities to take part in charity events and company events and activities that are fairly local to work.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They provide great opportunities to people who want to start a career within the construction industry and are very helpful and supportive from the start.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Do a little research on the company and show a keen interest in what you are applying for, also don't be afraid to ask questions.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

June 2015


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