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Dixons Carphone

Contracts & Facilities Manager Review

at Dixons Carphone

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Newark-on-Trent

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
My role as Contracts & Facilities Manager covers a wide range of tasks, I am responsible for the Facilities at Newark, from cleaning, recycling, maintenance, FLT's, catering, to some degree security, and any and all building project works.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed the programme although very challenging to complete whilst trying to pin down my day to day job was extremely challenging at times.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Everyday is a learning day here at Newark, I am continuously improving my skill sets from the experiences I face from day to day.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
At times not enough.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Alot
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Some

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dixons Carphone to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work with plenty of opportunities to progress, most of all we have a great team of people who we work alongside.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dixons Carphone?
Bring along plenty of experience / enthusiasm.
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