Estimator Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My role involves pricing road surfacing tenders. Day-to-day I am liaising with customers and sub-contractors to provide the quote for the tender.

9/10

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

I have learnt about road surfacing and the contracting business. Part of the apprenticeship program at Tarmac involves us all apprentices to learn core skills and present their learns at the end of their program to higher ups in the company, I am half way through this.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my programme so far. This is mainly due to the team that I work within, they have been extremely supportive and have helped me to learn my role and my way in the company.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme has been well structured by my line manager and commercial manager. They have spent time in helping to develop my studying and training.

10/10

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

I receive lots of support for my employers, especially within my team. They have supplied me with a mentor who has provided me with support and guidance.

9/10

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

I am in my first year of my degree and am seeing how my course will be structured for the following three years.

7/10

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

Currently my training is not relevant to my current role but it has enabled me to get to know some of my other work colleagues, which I would not normally communicate with, as the have previously done this course and are assisting me.

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.)

There are many extra-curricular activities that Tarmac provides for their employees. From just interoffice experiences to company wide. Tarmac also has a voluntary initiative which stipulates that each employee has to complete a certain amount of volunteering hours each year.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a good company to work for that value skill and ability and believe in a diverse workforce. They allow you to explore your abilities and help you to improve.

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

The HR department have made the whole process of applying for and interviewing for roles at Tarmac a simply and enjoyable experience. One thing I would have liked to been told about was the amount of internal course that are mandatory to attend.