Apprentice Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

Carrying out quality audit inspections on works carried out on the Birmingham network. Liaising with different teams to ensure deadlines and targets are met.

7/10

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

Learnt AutoCad skills along with other various skills such as SQL.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would say that I enjoy the programme quite a bit and would definitely recommend it to others.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme itself is very well structures and organised.

7/10

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

My employer allows for training days where needed and extra support is always provided if asked for. This could mean being placed under different teams to make up for the skills gap or being given time allocated to complete assignments.

8/10

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

I would say the minimum support is given and in order to gain more you have to pursue them and chase them quite a bit.

5/10

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

It gives me a much better understanding of why and what we are doing in our daily work.

7/10

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.)

N/A

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They are very supporting and have a very wide array of works that an individual can pursue.

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

Keep an open mind and do not be afraid to ask questions especially if you are stuck.