Rating

5.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I manage all Agency labour requirements for our project on the M25 J10 Improvement Scheme. I make sure we have the correct people for the job and liase with works manager if we need to on hire or off hire operatives. I manage all timesheets on a weekly basis. I also manage internal haulage dealing with various stakeholders to make sure we get the correct number of wagons to each job within the project. I do a cost & performance report weekly where the efficiencies are monitored.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • While i am learning new things i wouldn't say they directly impact my everyday role

    3/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Always keen to learn new things so i can make a positive difference to the business

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I feel the programme model is not great as it is mainly self taught and only 3 hours per module spent on actual learning. I am more inclined to grasp things if i were to attend actual lectures/workshops in person as apposed to online

    3/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Weekly catch up calls - my direct line manager actively assists

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • While they offer loads of support, as previously mentioned i don't believe it is delivered in the best possible way.

    3/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Again, i don't feel that my course is directly assisting me in my everyday role. I certainly have learnt some good stuff but feel a different apprenticeship would have served me better

    4/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes there are a number of activities however currently i cannot get involved due to personal reasons

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company culture is one that allows growth and inclusion. They look after their staff and afford them amazing opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
  • If you feel you have the skills to get involved then just apply and be confident in your approach. If you wanted to join as an apprentice then have a concrete understanding of what you want to achieve and how you believe you would be a great fir for the role.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Guildford, Surrey

April 2024


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