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Travis Perkins plc

CENTRAL SALES ASSISTANT Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Chester-le-Street DH2 1AW, UK

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

2.6 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
BOOKING OUT OF ORDERS, TAKING ORDERS VIA TELEPHONE AND EMAIL, PRICING OF TENDERS
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
N/A

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
YES

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
THEY WERE VERY WELL ORGANISED, BUT I DID FIND A COUPLE NOT VERY WELL STRUCTURED
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
NOT AS MUCH AS I WAS PROMISED DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGES.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] WAS BRILLIANT ALWAYS ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE AND FREQUENT VISIT INTO BRANCH
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
IT WAS A BIT BASIC, BUT I HAD TO TAKE IT SO I COULD MAYBE TAKE LEVEL 3 WHEN THE TIME ARRIVES
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
OCCASIONAL TEAM NIGHTS OUT.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
GOOD EMPLOYER
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
GO IN WITH AN OPEN MIND, THERE IS PLENTY OF OPPERTUNITES FOR YOU PROGRESS
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