Vetting Manager Review
at VolkerWessels
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Govan
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
To provide full vetting and pass application support to Airport and MOD Projects. Initiating and developing the relevant pass applications for a variety of applicants (both direct staff and Subcontractors) to facilitate a compliant work force on Airport and MOD Base works.
To provide an effective administration function for both the site and the overall projects (including but not limited to AGS Framework and AOS Framework), ensuring control of all agreed admin and documentation in a manner consistent with VolkerFitzpatrick and project processes and procedures.
To provide administrative support to the project team, encouraging at all times the use of 4PS as both an information resource and an archiving system.
To provide an effective administration function for both the site and the overall projects (including but not limited to AGS Framework and AOS Framework), ensuring control of all agreed admin and documentation in a manner consistent with VolkerFitzpatrick and project processes and procedures.
To provide administrative support to the project team, encouraging at all times the use of 4PS as both an information resource and an archiving system.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my job, it brings me great satisfaction helping people and achieving results on a daily basis.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - moved into management role of this and advising other administrators of processes.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It has been re-structured recently which establishes a better profile within the business. This is something I have strived for, for a long time and really pleased it has now been acheived.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive great support from Line Management and overall the business, in developing skills and challenging myself.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received excellent support from my tutor and thoroughly enjoyed "learning" again!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification was more a formality to "refresh" and establish the experience and knowledge I have gained in my role over the years.
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 sometimes attend Corporate events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people. The variety of work - never the same day to day. The opportunities it brings to learn, travel and further your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
Being approachable and friendly. Open to learn, being reliable and helpful.
