Apprentice Office Technical Administrator Review

Item: Apprentice Office Technical Administrator at Tarmac
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Tarmac

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Walsall

Review Submitted: May 2023

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 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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

My day-to-day role involves me placing material orders, updating spreadsheets with the relevant information, liaising with suppliers, monitoring staff's annual leave entitlement, putting together folders to keep information secure, monitoring vehicles speed and journeys, goods receipting purchase orders once we have received the goods and just general admin duties.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy my programme and feel as though I am able to learn what I need to whilst being at work. I feel like I can access support where I need it as I have been told how to access this support whether it be from my colleagues or someone else within the business.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have really developed my communication skills both verbal and non-verbal. I have learnt how to deal with suppliers on the phone and how to communicate with them so it works both for them and me. Having stronger communication skills has allowed me to become more confident within my job role and I have been able to establish a good relationship with suppliers.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My programme is well organised as I enrolled with the college as soon as I started. I was kept informed of the process and what I was going to be doing/ what is required of me. The timescales that were set out for my college work and exam have been followed.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive a good level of support and I am able to access help where I need it. If I am unsure of anything I know I can speak up and get the help required. I have also been given updates on my progress throughout which I have found helpful.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

I have great support from the college (my tutor) as I have got help where I needed it and the tasks I have been given have been fully explained before being handed to me for completion. I have always been informed on my progress and if I am meeting the set timescales.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I think the qualification (Business Admin) has helped me perform better in my job role as I now have a strong understanding of the way the business I work for runs and how my job role fits into that. I have been able to gain a better understanding of my job role.

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 different programmes and groups available for employees to join. I think this is really good and beneficial as it builds the relationship of people in the business that may not be involved with each other or work with one another if these groups/activities were not an option.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I feel that Tarmac are a good company to work for as they value their employees and I have been able to access all the support required since starting my job here. I also like what Tarmac are putting into place and working towards to help the environment and becoming net zero.