Recovery Apprentice Review

by The AA

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work as a HGV recovery driver and day to day I load and transport broken down vehicles that can’t be repaired by AA roadside technicians.

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

    • I came into this with no prior knowledge of the HGV industry and have learnt loads as well as gaining HGV C & C+E category licenses.

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

    • I have enjoyed learning a totally new skill set.

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

    • It’s been very well organised.

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

    • I have had amazing support from the AA.

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

    • GTG have been amazing at supporting us.

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

    • It has taught me much more about the wider HGV industry.

    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.)

    • 6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend The AA to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The AA have been a fantastic company who have provided us with absolutely everything we needed to be successful.

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

    • Take your time and soak in everything they have to offer. The more you learn the better you will be at the job.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Basingstoke

May 2023

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