Operative apprentice Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Shunting & Loading trains on the sidings, creating, reviewing and bringing documents up to the new Tarmac standard. Ticketing and invoicing.

10/10

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

Yes, very interesting and motivating to learn more. Get a better understanding of all sections and areas of the quarry, including other employees roles and their day-to-day tasks.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Think it is brilliant, It gets you involved in tasks & roles you wouldn't otherwise be involved in. Lots of networking, therefore meet lots of new people in and out of our business (Contractors).

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Provides a wide variety of information for lots of different subjects.

8/10

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

Receive a lot of support from my line manager with my role in general & all my course work.

10/10

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

Never been in a position where I've had to ask for their support but they always seem very helpful.

7/10

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

I think it helps me to perform better as I have a greater understanding of different aspects of the company which enables me to grow and learn within the business.

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.)

I attended a health and wellbeing day at St. Georges park where I met lots of new people from different areas. I also got to understand people better.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is lots to learn in a very wide variety of areas. You can always better yourself as there are endless development opportunities available within the business which are aimed at everyone.

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

Be yourself, work hard & try; you'll go far.