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Commercial Trainee Review

at Kier Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Plymouth

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Really good and well supported in my role
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Yes - its great block uni weeks allow us to network and build relationships

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes i have learnt so much about construction

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Kier are great with lots of support
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is always someone to support me which is great
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
there is good support but due to block weeks not much contact between the weeks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Well supported and allows for better performance
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
Professional networking ewvents

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had an amazing experience here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Be yourself
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