Apprentice materials technician Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction
Hinkley Point, Cannington, Bridgwater TA5 1UD
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Basic Laboratory duties, quality reports, concrete testing, earthworks testing and grout testing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very good, my line manager was helpful throughout and the team at tiro were great too
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
When i joined the laboratory i didn’t have a clue about anything to do with concrete and laboratory work. Throughout my apprenticeship I rapidly became proficient in all testing thanks to my senior and mentor.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Regular check in calls and lessons were planned with a great amount of time to make sure i could attend
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was always allowed to join lessons regardless of works on site, i was given more than enough time to complete my work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support, quick email replies really helped out plus calling me whenever i needed a hand
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Massively, it helped me understand things more in depth rather than just doing them, and helped me gain a greater understanding on how other labs work too
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, my company regularly put me on different courses. As well as this, in the early careers programme that lasts two years we get two trips to the lake district.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, company car scheme, many opportunities to upskill yourself if you want to put the effort in and job security
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be honest and do your best and always remember the worse someone can say is no so no question is a stupid question
