Apprentice Review
at Bagnalls
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Doncaster
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.6/5
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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
My job role is an apprentice, which means that I have to follow the order of whoever I’m working with/for. This means that I do a variety of jobs that are based or linked to painting and decorating. For example rolling in a wall or rubbing down filler.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy meeting new people. It gets me out of my comfort zone. All the people in my branch are nice to talk to and work with. It makes the experience at Bagnalls more enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since joining Bagnalls, my confidence towards others has improved. I also feel like as I work more and as time goes on my skills in painting improve aswell.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Bagnalls as a company, helps me with my apprenticeship. Bagnalls and Doncaster college work well together to make sure I’m doing good for my course and that I’m doing good at work also.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If there is a time where I need to ask questions about my apprenticeship or about work. Bagnalls helps me understand what to do and come across in a polite and respective way. It makes me feel more comforted to know I can go to them for help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
At Bagnalls we have the academy which helps with work related or competition related painting needs. I also go to college for learning the other bits that I don’t do at work such as wallpapering. Both places offer good learning and support for when I need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
When learning at the college or at the academy, Both the locations help me in different ways to perform better and more efficient at work. As in both places I can practice and learn ways to work more efficient whilst at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I haven’t heard anything yet, there’s nothing I know about extra curricular, apart from weekend work. But other than that I’m not sure about any other activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bagnalls to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good firm to work for. There’s many benefits to working at Bagnalls. Plus you’re very cared for. The health and safety is the number one, most important thing that they care about at the firm.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bagnalls?
Definitely apply, it’s worth joining. I’ve learnt so much so far being here. Id definitely recommend joining. It helps with confidence and improving skills.
