Driver Manager Review

by Govia Thameslink Railway

Rating

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

    • My day is made up of completing admin tasks, speaking to my drivers and ensuring that safety controls are in place for the safety of my team

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

    • I have attain a lot of new skills which I currently employ in my day to day work this apprenticeship has bene enlightening and informative and has definitely increased my knowledge base

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

    • The programme has been hard but fair I have enjoyed the whole experience of learning new things after such a long period out of education has given me the opportunity to learn new skills which I hope will lead to better things for me in the workplace

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

    • This programme is extremely well organised and they ensure where needed you get plenty of support

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

    • Luckily I have an employer that gives me all the time I need necessary to complete this apprenticeship

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

    • My training provider is always available to me for whatever I need whether it is revision or if I get stuck with a certain task they are all warm and welcoming and extremely approachable

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

    • I am excited by the things I have learnt and this is helping me in my day to day role in terms of my career development

    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.)

    • Yes, I am one of the Co chairs for our work Network Group I am also a qualified Coach and Mentor so help with our in house initiatives such as the Prince's Trust programme

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Govia Thameslink Railway to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The company does provide you with a way to improve your skills not just for the railway but general education not a lot of employers provide this opportunity

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Govia Thameslink Railway?

    • You should be an out going person who is happy to offer great customer service

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Croydon, UK

October 2024

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