Driver Manager Review

Item: Driver Manager at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Croydon, UK

Review Submitted: October 2024

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

My day is made up of completing admin tasks, speaking to my drivers and ensuring that safety controls are in place for the safety of my team

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

The programme has been hard but fair I have enjoyed the whole experience of learning new things after such a long period out of education has given me the opportunity to learn new skills which I hope will lead to better things for me in the workplace

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have attain a lot of new skills which I currently employ in my day to day work this apprenticeship has bene enlightening and informative and has definitely increased my knowledge base

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

This programme is extremely well organised and they ensure where needed you get plenty of support

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Luckily I have an employer that gives me all the time I need necessary to complete this apprenticeship

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

5/5

My training provider is always available to me for whatever I need whether it is revision or if I get stuck with a certain task they are all warm and welcoming and extremely approachable

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

5/5

I am excited by the things I have learnt and this is helping me in my day to day role in terms of my career development

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

Yes, I am one of the Co chairs for our work Network Group I am also a qualified Coach and Mentor so help with our in house initiatives such as the Prince's Trust programme

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The company does provide you with a way to improve your skills not just for the railway but general education not a lot of employers provide this opportunity