Highway Technician Review
at Wiltshire council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Highway technician, undertaking routine inspections and maintenance of the public highway which is comprised of our roads and footpaths.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my programme at Wiltshire Council with the only downside being the college course not being run well but this was a failing of the college not my employer.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt skills unique to my job role whilst developing my skills in public speaking, IT skills as well as my knowledge of civil engineering and highways maintenance
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, I had a clear matrix of what I needed to learn when I started and have had lots of opportunity with other teams to broaden my knowledge and skills for further development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have always received all the support I need from my employer including my engineer, line manager and the apprenticeship team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have received all the support necessary from my provider, always given the time to work on my qualifications should I need it. They have also allowed for me to progress further on to a Level 6 course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Not all that well as it doesn't directly apply to my current job role, however it does allow for me to progress further within my workplace.
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
The apprenticeship team are always arranging for extra curricular events for the apprentices
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wiltshire council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fantastic work place where I have always been supported, there are always lots of opportunities within the council especially for young people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wiltshire council?
Look at a range of jobs as there are so many different areas to work in, I firmly believe there is an opportunity for everyone
