Trainee Planner Review

by Laing O'Rourke

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintenance of the main contract programme

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed my existing skills: Communication etc

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I don't think the construction industry is for me

    4/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?

    • Yes as I'm asked to do important jobs that push the job on

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well. A timetable is programmed with yearly events taking place

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Good quality tutors, course and facilities.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Any questions that I ask I generally get a very quick and detailed reply.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I believe it could be slightly higher

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are a few such as charity events, sports teams etc

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • If you would like to go into the construction industry then I believe this is the only way to go!!

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?

    • Be confident and make sure that it is what you want to do as you could potentially be doing this career for 40+ years. Life is too short to waste doing things you don't particularly enjoy.

Details

School Leaver Programme

Engineering

Wales

January 2016

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