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Travis Perkins plc

branch supervisor Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

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Review Submitted: September 2020

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
i look after the stock at branch so placing orders and chasing orders with suppliers
i also serve customers on the counter and phone
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
the programme was good learning some times a little to basic for myself but the workshops were good fun

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt how to use or talk about our other branches when talking about stock so we can cross sell

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
workshops were well organised and good learn to be had from them and not to class room like so was a chilled atmosphere
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was allocated few hours each week to sit up stairs and do my work for the week or longer if needed
my manager would also check in with me to make sure everything was okay and up to date
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
the training adviser would email regular and call me to have catch ups every few months
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
helped me talk about other branches and how i talk to customers to help them
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
n/a

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great company to work for and very family based always putting the staff first
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
if you work hard and listen and take in as much as you can from people around you you can push yourself to learn new things and move up roles
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