Business Admin Apprentice Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work within the fleet department at costain looking after all company vehicles, commercial or plant vehicles. I manage many different portals logging all car details, driver details etc. I also create reports about live on hire vehicles and many other reports to track data.

10/10

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

Yes, I have learnt how to properly use Microsoft Excel.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It has gotten better as time has gone on and I have received more of my own work to do.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. I have meetings with my training provider every 2-3 weeks and everything is set out very clearly from them. there is not much involvement from costain with my apprenticeship, they feel very disconnected and like I'm doing two things at once not both in one.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer regarding my Job. I haven't needed any help with my apprenticeship but the availability to support me is always there.

10/10

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

I receive lots of help from them. Although I haven't needed any support, the training provider is always able to set out tasks clearly so that there is no ambiguity surrounding it.

10/10

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

it doesn't

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.)

After work drinks every two weeks.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

9b. Why?

I don't often talk to friends about recommended places to work.

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

I would say to relax and just enjoy it as it is not too taxing and there's always room to have a nice time and be able to enjoy your time there.