Assistant Branch Manager Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: September 2020
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
Assistant Branch, An overview of my role would be: Monitoring sales and margin, leading the team, health and safety and staff welfare. Banking, customer service and liaising with suppliers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I found the overall experience beneficial, meeting and engaging with other colleagues from other brands of TP. Learning new management styles and skills
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I learnt about insights, which I found beneficial learning about myself and how to deal with others. Which made me a better leader, man manager and coach.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme was structured well, the only issue I had was getting time in branch to do course work and and on the job learning. I spoke with my manager at the time and my mentor and we resolved this.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My mentor was excellent, supportive and challenged me to get the best results. I had issues with getting allocated time in branch to complete learning, my branch manager was taking time away from the business and I had to cover. However I spoke with my manager and mentor later in my course and I was allocated time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My mentor was excellent as previously stated.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have incorporated new skills into tasks and my day to day job role.
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
Not at the moment during covid, previously I used to organise regular supplier or social funded night/meals out for the branch. This was good for team morale and supplier engagement.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
During my time with TP I have been given learning opportunities to help me gain promotion. I feel invested in and I believe that TP provide job security and also with their emphasis on health and safety this is also a safe place to work. This is described in the cornerstones of the business. My nephew worked in our warehouse for 2 years, he enjoyed his time with BSS.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
I would make them aware of MyPerks and the sharesave scheme. Also if you work hard you hard work is recognised and the company will help you develop.
