Mechanical Engineer Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Throughout our working day at Tarmac this starts off with a morning meeting. This allows us to communicate with what we have completed. Within our first year we have been learning the basics of what is needed to carry out tasks effectively at work.

9/10

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

Yes in the previous 9 months, i have learnt basic skills that allows us to use basic hand tools within engineering. On top of this, it allowed me to develop my existing knowledge. As it allowed me to develop my techniques that i am going to be using throughout my career.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is excellent at building your knowledge within Engineering. As the college side of the course allows me to understand how to carry over my knowledge from the college course into the workplace.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured. As it allows us to go to college for two days a week. And for three days a week we go into our workplace and learn the necessary skills. it gives a good balance between the academic side of the course.

8/10

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

We have a lot of support available from our employer. As all tools that we use are provided by the employer, as well as any extra PPE that we feel like we need. The college also bring in assessors to our workplace, to review our academic side of the course and offer any help needed.

8/10

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

When working towards our qualifications. Our training provider come into our workplace for one to one sessions to talk over what needs to be completed and what is going well. As we talk through write ups and how these can be improved.

8/10

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

My qualification will help me transfer my academic skills into my workplace experience. As these academic skills allow me to understand certain tasks correctly and understand why.

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.)

Yes there have been extra - curricular activities at work available. As in past our employer has volunteered several of us to complete volunteering. This involves helping local communities and the environment. As we have completed activities to help improve the local wildlife, such as planting trees.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is an excellent employer that looks out for the safety and well - being of their employees. They also offer great training for you to develop these skills and take them further into engineering.

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

When applying for this company it is important to complete necessary research. As well as making sure this is the correct job for you.