Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am project based and my role involves procurement i.e. placing sub-contract orders, drafting subcontracts, valuing sub-contractors monthly applications for payment alongside daily contract admin valuing change/issuing instructions etc. I also assist with the Client valuation.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt and understood the principles of valuing main contract works and how to apply for this to the client team.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed the apprenticeship programme as this has helped further develop my knowledge and understanding through on site experiences.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by John Sisk & Sons?
  • I feel like I am valued fairly highly and especially on the project I am based on, this can be shown with the increased responsibilities I have been tasked with on the project I am working on.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Fairly structured, I have a clear understanding on how the programme works and the requirements to complete the apprenticeship.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider have offered assistance when required in regards of my learning and development.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My Employer have assisted me through my apprenticeship by providing me with the relevant experience in which I can transfer my knowledge learnt on the job into my studies.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • No issues here, my travel expenses are covered by my Employer.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic opportunities outside work have become infrequent.

    4/10

  • 9. Would you recommend John Sisk & Sons to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend to work for John Sisk & Son especially as a young trainee and apprentice. I felt welcomed into the company and have felt assistance and support has always been readily available to me should I need it. This has helped with my learning and development on the job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Sisk & Sons?
  • Apply! John Sisk and Family are a family orientated business with good company values and are run in the right way from an employees perspective.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

St Albans

May 2021


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