Apprentice plant fitter Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Derby
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
4/5
I am an apprentice plant fitter where I do the maintenance and repairs on trucks called suction excavators. I do inspections every 8 weeks on the trucks as well as services. If repairs are needed I will go to site or the trucks will be brought back so that it can be fixed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work a lot and also attending college as well. I am enjoying learning new things and using the skills I learn at college in my everyday work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt lots of skills from how to use different hand tools, how to operate the trucks, how to repair different parts of the truck, how to recognise faults and more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program is well structured with the training being planed that I need to complete.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support with both my work and my college work. If I need time for college work I am given the time to complete it at work. I also receive lots of support when on the job.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
At college I am able to access support from tutors and other safe members if required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
So far I have been able to learn a variety of skills to help me in my day to day work.
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
There are different events put on that I can take part in if I wish
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are lots of job opportunities at Balfour Beatty and lots of support to push you to advance in your career and develop your skills. You can get different qualifications through the company that will develop you as a person.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Do research on what jobs you like the look of and what skills you want to learn as there are always opportunities to improve yourself and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what you can do to make yourself stand out.
