plant operative Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • as a tarmac asphalt operative you could be doing general house keeping or in the control room mixing the asphalt for the customers on the time sheet.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • just general speaking to drivers and be confident in my speak, have a job i enjoy as others treat you like family.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • have the experience to explore different places in the company and getting to meet new people.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • i would say too an extent it would need looking upon as the training provided by tarmac could be a bit closer to home than having to travel 4-6 hours.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • if i need anything like time off or holiday they are pretty good with that and any family issues they'll give you the time to sort that out.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • i'm currently underway on finishing my PODP program and which they are pretty helpful with give you the right advice to complete course and excreta.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • having the better knowledge for my job role will just improve the way i look around how to complete jobs and think for myself.

    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.)

    • 9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • tarmac has many benefits for yourself and family, you get the best support needed when asked.

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

    • be mindful about the work place and dont be shy with the older generation. i would generally just take it as a joke but just be friendly.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Gloucester

May 2023

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