Branch Assistant Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Lincoln
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
Selling products, Working on the trade counter, Restocking, compiling orders, Delivering, Mentoring, Health and safety representative, Trade counter Representative.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the additional responsibilities, and the networking prospects, meeting new people.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved interpersonal skills, Improved some aspects of product knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Initially was very well organised, My mentor was changed half way through which caused concern, Support started well but tailed off slightly towards the last 6 months, Initially pre-pandemic we held our workshops at a centralised location, unfortunately that changed during the pandemic to remote workshops and I did not enjoy that as much.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Excellent support throughout this course by my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Initially very good pre-pandemic. Once the pandemic hit uncertainties crept in and things were being changed, workshops rearranged, mentor changes. I understand some aspects could not be changed, but I do believe communication could have been better during post pandemic.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I do believe there is very good value to be had with the course I took part in, Would highly recommend to new starters. It enabled me to form a base of which to improve on for future.
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 work events, there is plenty to get involved in throughout the business nationally, not as much locally.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great values, Friendly people, Successful business and from my experience good leadership.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
I would get involved. The people I have met have been great, especially the younger generation coming through, you will be supported by your branch and management.
