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Assistant operations engineer Review

at Lancashire County Council

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Clitheroe

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

2.4 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
1/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Estimating, man-management, on-site visits
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Unorganised but challenging and informative.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
Nothing relevant to my role.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
One tutor was left to run nearly all modules who would set too much work for assignments that wasn't necessary - they then left in the middle of the second year of learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Low pressure, overtime opportunities, chance to progress & flexible working hours.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lancashire County Council?
Be yourself, anybody seems to be able to get a job here!
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