quarry operative Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My main role in the Quarry is a Loader Shovel Driver , loading wagons dumpers and crushers and sorting out different crushed materials to designated stock piles , also maintaining the stock yard keeping all the area clean.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed more overall knowledge of Tarmac and all of the things Tarmac do as well as just quarry stone. My understanding on health and safety , sustainability and environmental impacts has grown alot more aswell

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyed the programme all the trainers were brilliant and my fellow apprentices were also great all working together to finish the same goals.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well structured was never rushed and if I didn't understand any part of it the trainers were very patient and understanding , really helpful

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I was able to get a hire car and hotel for each visit which saved alot of mileage and use on my vehicle and my managers helped me when I was unsure on any coursework

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Really supportive I still ring my training manager now for advice of certain things im working towards and he is still helping me to date .

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel alot more confident in certain procedures for example LOTOTO and HIRA . After finishing P.O.D.P I am now working on becoming an 8-1-D (supervisor).

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

not within tarmac I don't believe no

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

If you are willing to put the time and effort in to show willingness then there will always be the chance to get more training and possibly climb the ladder within the business. Very health and safety conscious so its a safe environment for people to work in. Can be a job for life .

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?

Get on to P.O.D.P as soon as you can so you can cover all the basic area of your job role .