Training & Personal Development at John Holland

The informal training has been good. I have had a series of managers invested in my development who have helped me and explained things slowly. Mandatory training is also available where necessary. It would be beneficial to have some formalised training and development component linked to the Graduate Program. Currently, it is like being a Site Engineer or a Coordinator with one or two site events/tours added each year.

Minimal training during onboarding - would have liked to have had a day to buddy and oversee what colleagues do to gain an understanding of the full process. Extensive learning modules which cover entire facades of the business are consistent but are not specific to the department I am allocated to.

Lots of formal and informal training during the grad program, events, catchups

Very satisfied with the training requirements

We have formal training using an online learning portal. My managers also organise and encourage learning within the team, and learning provided by third parties.

I have learnt new software such Costx and Bluebeam.

Online training, more to do with internal systems and procedures that aren't very useful anywhere else. Most of my learning has come from the site team, Forman & leading hands

Have some pre-course online training help you more understand the company and the job they do.

I have received one formal training session, and have participated in a number of informal trainings/learning modules. JHG also runs regular TEK talk/webinars which help broaden my level of knowledge in areas across the business. Workplace is also a great place to find information about other projects and what the business is up to. A lot of the skills that I use on a daily basis were picked up on the job. Overall good access to learning opportunities.

The company has a range of compulsory training as well as optional learning opportunities and modules. I have learned how to create dashboards and model data in Power BI. As well as improving the art of negotiation and effective communication of feedback.

The company puts a lot of time and effort into training their employees and it has been evident in my time here.

I have learned about SQE risk management and have completed various online training modules which have taught me about various aspects of construction

There is a training plan that was made and there are many opportunities for different skills. I have picked up traffic management as well as enrolled into specific courses for my role.

The business offers training but could be more often.

Training for individual varies, some have received more training than others. Consistency could be improved

Minimal training.

Just do the basic site training that engineers need. Graduates get a couple of days away to do some training (really good), just wish there was more regular training.

The graduate program exposes graduates to a range of different projects and areas of the business. I have learned skills such as scheduling using Primavera 6, systems assurance and environmental studies.

I have completed many training programs since starting work, such as, working at heights, warden training, confined space entry, etc.

Training is available, however training on new digital systems and optimised ways of working is not a focus like it should be.