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Balfour Beatty

Pipefitter Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Birkenhead

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Cleaning, prepping and cutting pipe. Also, welding together pipe.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme as I am constantly learning and getting new things experiences.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of skills in college such as fabricating pipe

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised and very professional.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support if I ever have problems or concerns.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of supports the tutors in the college or brilliant.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps a lot as I’m an always learning and becoming a better pipe fitter each day.
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
Yes there is team building exercises happening in the summer in wales with apprentices from all over the country.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Professional company, pay well and training provider is very good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself, be keen and make sure you’ll enjoy the job your doing.
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