Apprentice plater/welder Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Day to day basis I’m always learning new skills and developing my knowledge.. reading plans, helping colleagues and also being left to complete jobs independently.

10/10

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

Since I started in September 2020 I have learnt an entire new range of skills to what I had previously, advancing my welding knowledge and also learning new fabricating skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is brilliant no issues with it at all.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and structured I know what I’m doing day to day and have goals and achievements to complete in the short and long run.

10/10

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

I receive full support of my employer.

10/10

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

I receive huge amounts of support practically and theoretically, I’m making great progress towards my qualification.

10/10

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

Having a training provider like cementation-skanska allows me to learn a much larger range of skills and gain much more knowledge of the industry then I would anywhere else.

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.)

I’m not aware there are social activities etc.. as I joined during covid so it’s likely they will not be advertised.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Skanska and cementation skanska are industry leaders that I think are committed to the next generation of this industry.. the support and skills I have learnt are brilliant.

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

Always Give one hundred percent effort and always be motivated and results will show.