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Tarmac

Electrical Engineer Review

at Tarmac

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Buxton, Derbyshire

Review Submitted: May 2024

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Upon arrival we have a morning meeting at 7:30. In which there we discuss the tasks that are going to be undertaken within the working day and also discuss on what tasks were completed yesterday with the team.
Then before we start any tasks we must complete our HIRA and stop card so therefore we acknowledge and reduce any risks associated with that task.
The tasks we do involve; taking apart panels, wiring panels, making circuits, anything that gets suggested for us to do.
Then after that we tidy up, so that the working area is as tidy and clean as we arrived this morning and get changed and go home at 3:30.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy day to day learning new skills at Tarmac.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
I have learnt plenty of new skills as well as life skills whilst working at Tarmac.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well structured and organised with a define set plan which sets out what tasks are to be completed within the upcoming week.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
When I am struggling, I receive great advice and support from my employer.
Which from that I then advance and learn it in a more greater depth
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I don't receive as much support as i would have hoped and expected although we do have regular meeting with the college assessor in which we talk over how we are finding college etc.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Somethings at college are relevant and therefore help me whilst im at work whilst working in the workshop.
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
We have taken part in volunteering, in where we had to go up to Hathersage and cut down trees in a field, due to they were getting too overgrown and grabbing the wool of the sheep's.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great company who cares very much so about their employee's. Their employee's safety is there number one priority.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
It is hard work, but it is all worth it with the relationships you gain, chances that are created that you have.
The best company to work for around here, absolutely amazing.
I would advise anyone wanting a job within the industry to apply for Tarmac.
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