Apprentice Office Technical Administrator Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My day to day tasks involve placing material and stock orders, maintaining the stock levels and booking the items out to the jobs where they have been used, keeping on top of the annual leave chart, managing the everyday material usage, inputting data of the waste plan and filing paperwork.

10/10

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

I have learnt how to use Excel to my advantage by using different sums and formulas which I wasn't aware of before. I have developed my communication skills when communicating with people verbally whether that be liaising with suppliers over the phone or communicating any issue I have with my colleagues.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as I am learning on the job so I can develop my skills and knowledge and apply that to my day to day tasks. I like the length of my programme as I have been given enough time to complete it meaning I am able to manage my workload.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme was in place for me to start as soon as I started the job role. It is well structured as I am aware of what tasks need to be completed and when for. I always learn the required knowledge before I complete my tasks so I don't struggle.

10/10

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

I receive a good amount of support from my employer as I have regular meetings with my line manager to discuss my progress and any problems or concerns I may have. I'm also able to flag up any issues to my colleagues. If I need further support I know the relevant contacts within the business.

10/10

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

I have regular sessions with my tutor whether that be virtual or face to face. These sessions involve us going through the tasks I have completed and we then check I have completed them to a high enough standard. Then new tasks are set form to complete for my next session.

10/10

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

My qualification focuses more on business as a whole and what happens higher up. Learning about things that go on in the background and what is involved in the business allows me to gain a better understanding of the workforce overall. However, it isn't always relevant to my job role.

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 always extra activities that are going on within the business that I am able to attend if I wish. This includes sports teams and events to learn and/or celebrate. These are great to meet new people among the business and they are held both virtually and face-to-face.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I am happy with the company and the way I have been treated whilst working here. When I accepted the job everything was sorted quickly so I could start as soon as possible and I was always informed on the process. This made me feel valued and shown they wanted me to be part of their workforce.

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

Look for job roles that would suit you as there are many different jobs available within Tarmac.