Electrical apprentice Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Bridgwater
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Work is pretty good most of the time however sometimes it can slow up massively due to lack of materials and other factors
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall I enjoy what I do but it can be difficult at times
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve learned a trade and also better interpersonal skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be better however we are the first group of apprentices on this job in this line so it’s been a bit trial and error on some parts.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If I ever have an issue with anything I know how I can talk to and the routes I can take for support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
If I ever have an issue I can contact them and they’ll usually get back to me in good time
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I understand why I’m doing what I do and I feel capable to do my job correctly
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There’s social aspects that I can get involved in but that’s off my own back, the work environment is a good way to meet people out of work time
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A good secure career and good benefits. Overall a good company to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Commit yourself to opportunities laid in front of you. The things that can be learned and experienced can make a huge difference in and out of your career.
