Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • In my role I work with my team to provide a quality and professional job up to the best of my abilities , we do work such as fixing , fitting and rectifying work such as toilets, sinks and much more, in my role as I am more inexperienced I help when I can and learn by watching also.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many skills whilst working here mentally and physically and also have developed existing skills I would say my strong points are things like teamwork, determination and a willingness to learn I am also happy to receive constructive criticism as I believe it will make me a better plumber and professional

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my apprenticeship it’s a new experience for me and I am enjoying learning and meeting new people , I really can see myself improving as a plumber and also as a professional, my work colleagues really make work enjoyable and have made me feel welcome since I started

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Really well I always know what task I am going to do before I start and if I am not comfortable or I am struggling I know the right people to tell and get support from my mentors keep me in the loop with all that happens so I am never confusef

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As much as I need my employer doesn’t ever seem angry or annoyed if I am struggling or I have done something wrong he is very helpful and easy to talk too , he will always ask if I’m okay and or need help and is happy to go the extra mile

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a lot of support and always feel if there is times when I need to talk to them I can they check up on me on the regular and make sure all my off the job based work is running smoothly, they help and occasionally visit me in college

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I am gaining a lot more knowledge to my apprenticeship so I feel like I am getting more involved in work based learning as I remember a lot of things that I have learnt in college that I can use on site they also teach us correct mental techniques at work

    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.)
  • There is a lot to get involved in I have been to many professional networking events which is really good because you meet a lot of other apprentices from the company who work in different areas of the company which I find interesting and good to share my experience with others

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend Balfour Beatty as it is one of the most prestigious building companies in the world, the staff are so friendly and make you feel welcome , they are incredibly helpful and you would learn so much , I am proud to work for Balfour Beatty and anyone else should be


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
  • I would say to be confident in your ability’s even if you have had little to none experience as everyone can help in some sort of way by learning , I would say to be determined to learn and willing to receive constructive criticism and to be proud whilst working


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Manchester

March 2022


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