Footways operative Review

by Ringway Jacobs

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm a footways operative who role on a day-to-day basis includes ripping out footways around Worcester and Malvern and replacing them with new curbs or resetting the old curbs and laying new tarmac.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed more patience when it comes to working in teams and further teamworking skills. New skills I have learnt include laying curbs and tarmac, using plant.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme and being allowed to work with a gang who are very welcoming

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very organised joined a gang on my first day and the college dates are sorted for you along with travel, and hotels.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I can recieve as much support as I need and when i ask my supervisor they will sort it as soon as possible.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We receive as much support as we need as one person strength may be another's weakness

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Most of the skills I have learnt from this job happen outside the college dates however college is useful as it strengthens those new skills and makes you more confident in the new skills.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • You can do your Duke of Edinburgh through Ringway and there are many more oppotunities.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Ringway Jacobs to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It a skilled job which cant be replaced by ai in the future so there will always be work for people and we need younger people getting involved in this work environment.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ringway Jacobs?

    • Be open to the experience of others and get as much exposure to new things as you can.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Malvern Link

April 2025

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