logistics coordinator Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.1/10

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

I manage all Agency labour requirements for our project on the M25 J10 Improvement Scheme. I make sure we have the correct people for the job and liase with works manager if we need to on hire or off hire operatives. I manage all timesheets on a weekly basis. I also manage internal haulage dealing with various stakeholders to make sure we get the correct number of wagons to each job within the project. I do a cost & performance report weekly where the efficiencies are monitored.

5/10

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

While i am learning new things i wouldn't say they directly impact my everyday role

3/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Always keen to learn new things so i can make a positive difference to the business

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel the programme model is not great as it is mainly self taught and only 3 hours per module spent on actual learning. I am more inclined to grasp things if i were to attend actual lectures/workshops in person as apposed to online

3/10

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

Weekly catch up calls - my direct line manager actively assists

10/10

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

While they offer loads of support, as previously mentioned i don't believe it is delivered in the best possible way.

3/10

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

Again, i don't feel that my course is directly assisting me in my everyday role. I certainly have learnt some good stuff but feel a different apprenticeship would have served me better

4/10

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.)

Yes there are a number of activities however currently i cannot get involved due to personal reasons

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company culture is one that allows growth and inclusion. They look after their staff and afford them amazing opportunities

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

If you feel you have the skills to get involved then just apply and be confident in your approach. If you wanted to join as an apprentice then have a concrete understanding of what you want to achieve and how you believe you would be a great fir for the role.