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Multi-skilled operative Review

at Tarmac

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Material and Mineral Engineering

Powys, UK

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
one day you can be in the office the next you will be out in the quarry driving equipment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
you get training every month to help you develop your skills which enables you to take back to your work site, so you can help keep yourself and work colleagues safe

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed customer relations, as well as health and safety skills to allow me to do my job safely

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
everything do delivered to you in an way everyone can understand and take in
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive full support from my managers to be able to do all my course work and anything I need to develop on
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
you receive full support from our trainers no matter where you are
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
the qualification allows you to be the best operator you can be
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
you have multiple online platforms and regular networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they are a good company to work for. Work Safe Home Safe
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
just be yourself and tarmac will see the person you are to help you develop
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