Groundworker Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Everything from general labour to banking plant and using machinery.

7/10

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

Yes I have learnt how to use different types of machinery and right techniques such as safe manual handling when lifting loads

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty organised

8/10

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

Not to much

4/10

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

They support me anyway they can

10/10

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

The knowledge you get from tutoring is carried along to work life and I have found myself knowing more about certain things than the older more experienced workers.

9/10

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.)

2/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good pay, wellbeing days and friendly staff.

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

Be ready for hard days and days where you feel like you don't want to be there everyone has them days especially when its raining and cold but in the end its worth it you will make friends and learn a lot if you get your head down.