Schemes Apprenticeship Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

My role includes requesting quotes, task orders. Reviewing RAMS and creating works packs for schemes to go out on the motorways and other Major Roads. This includes surveys, vegetation cuts and full resurfacing jobs.

8/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills while on this job such as the ablility to review RAMS and find points which are not up to standard. I have learnt how to use EXCEL and many other microsoft programmes.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, not only is it challenging and pushing me to learn new things everyday but it is also a very good and fast pace environment.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme isn't very structured and the course I am on does not communicate very well with its attendees resulting in being unsure about what is going on in the course and its start dates etc.

6/10

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

My employer doesnt really keep in contact with me and how i am doing but is very quick to respond to any issues i have or what i need.

8/10

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

Have not fully started my course so cannot say however the training provider has not been supplying me with much information on the course or when it is starting.

5/10

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

N/A

5/10

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 havent been here long so cannot say

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very friendly atmosphere within my department

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

keep up with the fast work pace