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Travis Perkins plc

Branch apprentice Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Okehampton

Review Submitted: November 2021

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4.8/5 - 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 day to day consists of doing slaes, managing stock, goods in goods out, PI counts as well as Tool Hire. I am alos fully qualified to drive the forklift so essentially I can do all the tasks within the branch on its day to day basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have absolutely loved it as it gave me a way of entrance into a whole new career change and opened many doors that without it I would have never had an opportunity to open.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The new skill that I have developed is pricing. Being aware of the market as well as further developed my merchandising skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised and worded. I had absolutely no issues and my mentor was very supportive and lovely throughout the whole course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have recieved a great deal of support even through a hard year with covid The employer has provided me wirth support such as working form home to catch up.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty and she was always there to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Massivley, the programme has allowed me to perform better in sales as well as know how to perform the job rthrough putting me through all the aspects of the job.
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
Not that I am aware of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a company with great values that I take pleasure working for and support. It is a great athmosphere all around
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Have an open mind to learning
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