Transport Assistant Review
at Mott MacDonald
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Involved in project work with my team, working from home and attending university in block weeks 6 times yearly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the project work and the topics of work, my team is very supportive and help me when i need it. I Enjoy university and hope to be on campus in september.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Overall knowledge on Transport planning and construction in the built environment. Lots of external training courses with continued education on these topics. Teamwork and working independently on project work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The start of the course was not well structured with being in a new topic of work, stegta could have done better being in contact with me and overall helping me when i was younger. University is relatively independent but receive good feedback from my lecturers.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my employer by getting continuous development and frequent work that keeps me busy. I can get support when i need and have a mentor in my team that checks up on me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have a mentor that frequently checks up on me and used to get support from my co-workers, due to being in university now i mainly work independently.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification helps me greatly as i am studying directly what i am working in, i know a lot more about my industry and will continue to learn more.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are lots of events offered in work, sports days, socials that we can get involved in, currently all cancelled due to covid. Out of work i normally take part in sports and events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mott MacDonald to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Being the first apprentice it has been good to see over the 5/6 years here how the support has grown and what they can offer for young individuals. Very good schemes.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mott MacDonald?
Get involved, to try put yourself out there by attending most events and socials. Meet people in the company and ask for help.
