HGV technician Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Lichfield
Review Submitted: May 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
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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
Looking after fleet vehicles, servicing, repairing defects, inspections.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the work a lot. I’m always learning new skills and knowledge. Everyday is a school day and I’ve done a lot thag I wouldn’t have ever done in college, the pay is good and the overtime is there
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve learnt loads of new skills in lots of areas. In mechanical, technical, electrical, networking, presenting. I’ve gone on lots of extra courses, including DOFE and I am being put through cat C HGV license.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly well organised. College was delayed due to covid so the apprenticeship will take 3 months longer to complete but overall it’s okay.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer gives a lot of support in learning and progressing my career. I have been on many external training courses and activities that have been enjoyable
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The college is very supportive, I feel like the tutors really enjoy sharing their knowledge which is nice as they go the extra mile to help you with anything you ask weather it’s related to the course or not
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification and course will really help as I’ve learnt so much.
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
DOFE, stretch projects, apprentice challenge all networking, weeks away, things that can push you outside or your comfort zone into other aspects of the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Look after their employees. Like to see people progress, a lot of extra courses and activities if you want them
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
If you want to progress your career stick to it and make it known so that the higher ups can help
