Apprentice Engineer Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.4/10

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

Setting out and surveying.

7/10

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

How to use Total Stations and GPS and Levels

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Most of the time, I really enjoy work however sometimes it may get hard as it is difficult being a female in construction.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My college is in Hull so it is quite difficult to do all my college lessons over the internet. I have not yet had a progress meeting with my manager after a year.

5/10

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

I receive a lot of support from HR and there are lots of options online for support however my mentor is a trainee himself so sometimes its difficult to get all the support i need.

5/10

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

My training provider takes a very long time to mark my work and it tends to make me fall behind. Communication is a very big problem at my college and I have had 4 different tutors in one year.

2/10

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

My qualification relates to my work however what I'm learning currently is more buildings instead of highways.

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.)

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The other employees are amazing and are very supportive.

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

N/A