Operations Management - Higher apprentice Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Working at aberthaw cement works, every day is different depending on plant needs. Various production-related tasks to ensure plant operation, safety, optimisation, etc. I do university assignments and exams as and when they are required. I manage mobile plant maintenance for the factory side (excluding quarry side)

9/10

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

Managerial and supervisor skills. Health and safety knowledge. Ie: procedures I have obtained 4 mobile plant tickets/ licenses I have completed IOSH working and managing safely. Countless health & safety related courses to ensure competence and knowledge. I completed PODP, in-house operator apprenticeship (lvl 2) And am currently in year 2 of my 3-year foundation science degree in cement technology.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say very well structured. As applies to everything, you get out what you give in. Chase/ demand new projects and experiences and development will follow

8/10

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

A lot

9/10

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

Derby uni staff are very supportive and study materials provided are of high quality. Any questions or concerns, I know how to get the support I need.

8/10

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

Operations/ production apprentice in a cement plant, working towards a cement technology foundation degree. Very niche/ targeted qualification tailored for my industry development.

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.)

Aberthaw golf society is currently the main extra-curricular society which my site offers. I believe historically there was a cycling society but I don't believe this is the case anymore.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Strong employer of great size and CRH as a parent company. I feel very secure within tarmac, only having been here 2.5 years. Good people, good training, great attitude towards safety and a very interesting and significant industry

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

Be yourself.