Apprentice Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction
Motherwell
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
My role allows me to experience an array of different scenarios which allows me to better my health and safety knowledge within the workplace. Everyday presents a new and exciting challenge with memorable experiences.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
My program has some challenging areas, however there is also no two days the same creating an exciting place to work and content which can be used in all different situations.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Within my role I feel as though everyday I am developing my leadership and people skills which allows me to communicate issues and solutions effectively to my colleagues.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is not a health and safety apprenticeship within Scotland so at first the structure of the course was a little all over the place. Since, myself, my manager and my assessor have been working relentlessly to ensure the program is structured and can run as smoothly as possible.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Balfour Beatty have many different ways of supporting their apprentices. Whether it be from inspirational supervision, continual encouragement or even new and exciting opportunities there is always a form of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Ever since I began creating my portfolio with RHG I have found continual support throughout my studies. My assessor is keen to help in any way she can and keeps regular contact.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
All issues addressed within the content are relevant to my workplace and job role. I have learnt an abundance of health and safety knowledge already and all of which is relevant and helpful to 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
I have been involved in several social networking events. This includes but is not limited to; Internal Health and Safety Conferences, Apprenticeship networking at the Scottish parliament, external conferences...
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a role for everybody at Balfour Beatty, the long standing idea that Balfour Beatty is just a construction company is dated and most definitely not true. Your not just building buildings, your creating futures.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Do your research, be willing to do the minimal jobs (grabbing coffee, creating signage), always be willing to learn and enjoy it.
