Multi skilled op Review
at Tarmac
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Burton upon Trent
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
I am a loading shovel operator, operating heavy plant machinery, day to day duties include stock management and loading HGV’s. Daily checks and inspections of the machines and managing my workspace.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy adding skills to my experience and everyday work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes I have gained experience on new machines
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It could have been organised better, there has been a lack of information given to me
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive enough support regarding my training but there is room for more
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
An ample amount of support, mentors are hands on
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I don’t feel it is specific to my role but I feel it will be beneficial to my career going forward
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No not to my knowledge
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’ve had good support from tarmac and it’s generally quite positive here, the management have proper objective based management style as a pose to micromanaging employees
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
Communicate as much as possible and ask a lot of questions
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