Store Manager Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Maidstone
Review Submitted: September 2020
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day management of the store. That involves colleagues, P&L and customers.
I am responsible for safety throughout the store as well as the showroom side of our business managing salespeople as well as the unit as a whole
I am responsible for safety throughout the store as well as the showroom side of our business managing salespeople as well as the unit as a whole
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed it as a whole but it did few relentless at times especially with a high pressure full time role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have learnt to plan and reflect. These are both skills I now use regularly
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As one of the first cohort we had to learn ways of working
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My mentor was brilliant. That said I felt quite alone and management reviews were fairly cursory
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The workshops were well ran and beneficial
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have performed noticeable better as a result of the training I have received
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities and a real passion for colleagues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Progression is available to those willing to work hard independently
