Highway maintenance operative Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Telford
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.2/5
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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
My role is Highway maintenance operative and my Job is to fix and repair any type of road maintenance e,g tarmac, kerbing, dismantle and mantle signs, occasionally traffic management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it because it is something different to what I used to do and I like to learn new skills!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learnt how to tarmac and how to make this patch last a long time.
Learnt how some of the small plant work such as whacker and jack hammer.
How to do traffic management in a safe working way
Learnt how some of the small plant work such as whacker and jack hammer.
How to do traffic management in a safe working way
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well organised and very understanding
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get a lot of support from my employer, they are very understanding and cannot fault them as they do a great job
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I get a lot of support when it comes to my qualifications as they are important
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me learn new skills that I can use out on site
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We do have social activities which is always a great laugh and definitely worth going to
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they are a massive company and they help you get a good career for your future ahead
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Make sure they have good commitment skills and experience
