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Carnell Support Services Ltd

Carnell Support Services Ltd Employee Review

Too much responsibility too little experience

Supervisor (Former Employee) - Various - 26 May 2022

I had sssts and had supervised on many projects in the civil engineering /construction industry. But to act as site manager on a highways england motorway enclosure overwhelmed me. My background was drainage and on my last mentor shift I had 20 vehicles. I never had the experience and other supervisors at carnell never had a cscs black card despite being there years. I had a broad background and white card but had training needs. The next shift I was expected to be alone. I told them I wasn't competent for the job. They were great about it.I just feel they need to have a training plan to move men in supervisory roles towards black card and the essential training it involves.Sssts can't act as manager for a site on highways england.

Pros

Supportive of staff when raised worries

Cons

High expectations from under qualified staff.

Ratings by category

3.0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance

1.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits

1.0 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement

3.0 out of 5 stars for Management

3.0 out of 5 stars for Culture

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