Gritter Driver Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Ringmer, Lewes BN8, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
The apprenticeship was for a Level 2 Urban Driver - this was so that I could become a gritter driver - working adhoc during the winter (October to April). One week on call and one week off. Only driving when the temperatures were low.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship was very well structured and well delivered by Learning Group
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learned how to drive an LGV. It also ensured that I plan my driving routes - which is useful for non-gritting driving. It gave me an appreciation of the difficulties of driving large vehicles with their reduced visibility and manoeuvrability.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Learning Curve Group were the training providers and they provided a very good programme of meeting and learning sessions
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Noe from Balfour Beatty. We were expected just to get on with it. Be self motivated.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Learning Curve Group were very good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
For my role as an LGV driver - very good
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
The Structures team have evening out and the occasional lunchtime fun activity
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good employer. They know what they are doing and are competent
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
I transferred across from another employer, so I didn't apply for a job. Be aware that BB are very safety conscious
