Management Apprentice Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Marketing
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Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
Working in all areas of the branch including Sales, Warehouse, Trade Counter and Transport. As I do not have a set role in the branch as an apprentice I have had the opportunity to spend time in every department and learnt so much over the last year.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have really enjoyed learning about the business and having the opportunity to work in all departments and develop myself whilst supporting the team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to be a commercial driver as part of my role in branch and learning the legal guidelines on safe loading. I have also developed my knowledge on heating and pipe supplies
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There was a clear structure to the programme, at times I found it difficult to work to the order of the different modules as naturally as things happened in my branch I have moved onto different areas to support.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been very supportive in allowing me to take the time needed to complete the programme, as also listened to my career aspirations and supported me to do additional learning throughout my journey.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I get a lot of support from the LEAP team at travis perkins rather than the training provider itself.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification has been very helpful for myself as a new starter with no experience in the sector I am now working in. The apprenticeship programme has enabled me to learn and develop and I am now much more confident in the industry and my 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.)
5/5
We have the occasional social event, most recently go karting, and I have also had the opportunity to travel to work events and network with all levels of the business on work time.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great employer that supports all colleagues to develop a career with the business and not just have a job that will stay the same. They are making great changes in terms of diversity and inclusion across the business and the wider industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be yourself, Travis Perkins wants a diverse team and I do not feel that anyone needs to try and be something they are not at interview stage or in their day job to do well with the business.
