Apprentice HGV Technician Review
at MOTUS Commercials
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Wrexham / Wrecsam
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
1.8 /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!
1.5/5
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Overview of Role
1/5
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Skills Development
1.6/5
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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:
1/5
I am supposed to learn all the various methods, techniques and procedures of which are required to fulfil my role as a technician, instead I find myself steam cleaning 2-3 days a week, often driving for parts or Valeting trucks for the Sales department.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Very little, I enjoy the feeling relief and pride when learning or getting through hard/tough jobs, however I am not given these opportunities nearly enough.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
Yes, I’ve learnt the basics however very rarely get to apply them in the workshop
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I am not sure as many other colleagues have a good understanding of what needs doing, however I did not have a mentor and have had almost no guidance as to what needs doing during this time, or been given notice near the deadlines that things need doing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Very little, I have never had a review with my manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Very little, my training coach has very little use to me and very rarely helps when I have my own questions/problems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
The tutors at the City Of Bristol collage are great teachers, however I rarely get the chance to use these skills in the workplace
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I have collected Christmas trees for a local charity
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MOTUS Commercials to a friend?
No
Why?
The stress I have been consumed in by the lack of support is something I simply would not wish for a friend to endure, I love this trade and have much love for the people I work with, but this is not enough to compensate for the lack of guidance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MOTUS Commercials?
Be extremely stern in asking for what you need, do not expect help. Always ask questions and do your absolute best in ever task you are given, and do not let the lack of recognition/appreciation deter you from your goal.
