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Material Technician Review

at Tarmac

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Construction

Washwood Heath

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I start the day by heading to the lab, then receive a briefing then head out to site test the loads of concrete that was mentioned in the briefing, then head back to the lab.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoyed it, helped me a lot with professional and personal development.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills while being at Tarmac

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured specific dates where I had lessons and meetings with my tutor.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Gave me more than enough time to do my work and senior people within the company gave me adovice.
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?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, due to them helping with development and great benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
Be confident and be yourself.
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