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Travis Perkins plc

Assistant manager Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Marketing, Construction

Torquay

Review Submitted: September 2020

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Managing customers accounts and pricing, organising staff members within the branch to offer the best customer service and driving a winning team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed the program, it taught me so much and the facilitators made it fun and interesting

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Many in people management, accounting, emotional intelligence and improvement in myself.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program was undergoing changes when I joined so stumbled only a little in the first couple of months however from that point in was brilliantly organised and straightforward
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All and any that I needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much as required. Tutors, facilitators and managers were all more than willing to help me through the course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My complete management style is based on what I have learnt throughout the course, it has helped me to drive a successful and high achieving team
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
100% the managers and director have offered me nothing but support! If you work for the company they work for you and the options are endless in the training provided
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Go for it! The company is fantastic and full of opportunities
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