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Tarmac

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS HIGHER APPRENTICE Review

at Tarmac

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

EH42

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I DEAL WITH CUSTOMER ORDERS, PHONING CUSTOMERS, VEHICLE PLANNING FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALSO DEAL WITH BILLING AND KEEPING TRACK OF THE COMPANY SAFETY CARDS
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I ENJOY MY PROGRAMME AS IT GIVES ME A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND EVERYDAY IM LEARNING SOMETHING NEW, IT HELPS BUILD MY KNOWLEDGE WITHIN THE BUSINESS

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I HAVE LEARNT LOTS OF NEW SYSTEMS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MANAGING THE ONECARD SAFETY SYSTEM FOR THE NORTH AND GAINED MORE KNOWLEDGE WITH EXCEL ETC

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
MY PROGRAMME GETS TRACKED BY MY LINE MANAGER AND WE HAVE MEETINGS TO DISCUSS MY NEXT STEPS AND EXPANING MY DELOPMENT FURTHER, PUTTING ME FORWARD FOR NEW PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
WHEN I HAVE AN ISSUE AT WORK, I REPORT TO MY SUPERVISOR AND LINE MANAGER. THEY MAKE US KNOW THAT WE CAN GO TO THEM WITH ANY CONCERNS AND IT WILL GET DEALT WITH
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I GET REALLY GOOD SUPPORT FROM MY TRAINING PROVIDER, EVERYTHING IS EXPLAINED TO ME AND ANYTHING IM NOT SURE ON, THEY BREAK QUESTIONS DOWNS TO HELP ME AND GET ME THINKING.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
THE WORK IM DOING TOWARDS GAINING MY QUALIFICATION HELPS ME A LOT IN MY DAY TO DAY ROLE IN THE OFFICE, AS IM LEARNING ABOUT MY ROLE IN THE WORK IM DOING FOR THE QUALIFICATION
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
IN THE PAST I HAVE BEEN ON QUITE A FEW NETWORKING EVENTS WITHIN THE COMPANY. NOT SO MUCH RECENTLY DUE TO COVID BUT THERE HAS BEEN ONLINE TEAMS CALLS.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I WOULD RECOMMEND TARMAC TO A FRIEND AS I THINK IT'S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND THE COMPANY IS VERY BIG ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
I WOULD LET THEM KNOW TO BE THEMSELVES, TARMAC ARE ALL ABOUT BEING YOURSELF AND DIVERSITY. ID TELL THEM TO TRY AND NOT BE WORRIED AS THE COMPANY IS VERY WELCOMING.
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