Piling Review

by Laing O'Rourke

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm a pilier so the rig drills a pile and then we cage up and concrete it. We are constantly using the crane to move augers for the rig as well as moving pumps and de-sanding gear when using bentonite.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Everything I'm doing Is new so learning new skills everyday. I've just done my slinger/signallers course which is a new skill, I've learnt to make cubes, caging up the pile,using hanging chains.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I'm really enjoying the job I'm doing its great.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?

    • Very, they are always in constant contact.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It's good there is a timetable as to roughly when each course will be taken.

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

    • Lots everyone is always happy to give advice and offer help when needed.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I need

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • It's alright.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Don't understand this question.

    1/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because the apprenticeship I'm on seems well structured and they are friendly and always happy to help.

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

    • Just be your self.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

February 2017

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