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Kier Group

HGV Mechanic Review

at Kier Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Norwich

Review Submitted: February 2025

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 role is to assist the engineer in maintaining and repairing the vehicles we have, everyday I learn something new which will take me to becoming a qualified engineer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my current programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills in the maintenance of the spray tanker vehicles and continue to develop these skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer in gaining my qualification.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive support and can take time out of my working day to work on a PC and do college work/ revision.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Tasks make more sense when you go to college and can then fully understand what it is you are doing and this helps.
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
I can volunteer in work time and we recently had a team building day.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work and they offer good benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Apply as its a great place to work.
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