Apprentice Plant fitter Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: April 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
4/5
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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
Complete inspections and services on suction excavators and T-Vacs and also general duties around the work area.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme alot as I am learning new things and i can see that my knowledge is developing in engineering. I am also enjoying being at college as I have made friends and I enjoy what I am learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt different skills for hand fitting, mechanical assembly, business improvement techniques and project planning whilst at college. I have also learnt new skills at work involving different tools and methods to complete tasks.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised and structured as there is lots of training opportunities organised for me and time given when needed to complete college work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my employer as they give me plenty of time to complete college work as well as support at work on tasks that need doing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I get a lot of support at college with my teachers at I am able to speak with them through teams for advice on the work we do whenever needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification gives me experience with the industry and the skills I learn are transferable to the work that I do
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
There is ab early Careers program at my work that I will be involved with for the first two years of my employment that introduces different parts of the business and also let's me network with people from all over the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have lots of different opportunities to get Involved with and also give lots of training experiences to better yourself and your knowledge in the industry
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself and be confident in your abilities and don't be afraid to ask questions or for help
