Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I worked as a Business Administrator level 2 apprentice in 2016 for Balfour Beatty. I worked on the Mayflower Water Treatment works. My role consisted of being the first point of contact for anyone who walked into the building. I would ask them to sign in and help them find where they need to go, whether it be to see somebody or to go to the meeting room. I always ensured they were offered a drink too. I was the first point of contact when answering the telephone, usually to deal with queries or to pass on the caller to the relevent person. I booked meeting rooms and kept diaries up to date. I ensured all documentation was filed correctly electronically and physically. I ensured that stationary and office supplies was always stocked up and I ordered any other goods that was requested. I offered support to all staff in the building and assistance to the office manager.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed the skills of working in an office environment and becoming confident being the first point of contact. I have developed a polite telephone manner.i have learned organisation skills, and tips to stay on top of things.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed my Business Administration level 2 apprenticeship. My management team were very supportive and ensured I tried a range of different tasks and my college mentor was excellent.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Balfour Beatty?
  • I felt very valued by Balfour Beatty. They went above and beyond to make sure I did the tasks needed to help complete my course work. For example minute taking, I had to complete and essay regarding minute taking. My manager ensured I got to experience minute taking to help complete my course work.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme was very organised. For the first 5 months I spent every Monday attending college to help complete my course work. My mentor would visit my work place once every 4 to 6 weeks to gain evidence and sign off more work.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received a lot of support from my training providor. As i mentioned I had 5 months where I attended college once a week and for the whole apprenticeship programme my mentor visited on a monthly basis. I also had her contact details if I needed her.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received alot of support from my employer. They helped me through any mistakes I made which encouraged me to gain more confidence. There wasnt a question that I was afraid to ask.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My wage for an apprentice was very high, which was great as I needed a car to reach my work place, and I was never short on money.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, from working in this cobstruction environment it has allowed me to find work in other construction companies.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Balfour Beatty are a wonderful company to work for. They are extremely supportive and like to give you opportunitys to improve yourself.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
  • To try and be confident. Dont be afraid to ask questions and embrase the opportunitys and use them to gain experience.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

August 2018


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