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Travis Perkins plc

Branch hire manager Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Carlisle

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
Tool and equipment hire manager, dealing in all hire in the branch. Booking in hire stock, booking out to customers on hire contracts. Managing the day to day running of the hire branch, ensuring all health and safety procedures are in place and followed, and all the hire admin is correct.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed the program throughout

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have picked up and learned new skills in this course, I have also further developed on my existing skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, a video call monthly to explain each module and what was required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieved great support from my employer and my branch manager [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], ensuring I was given the time and resources to complete my work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I recieved a lot of support and help from the Travis Perkins LEAP team, especially [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].
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This has helped me develop as a hire manager, and has given me more confidence and a depth of knowledge of the hire industry and hire in Travis Perkins and BSS.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are a lot of networking groups in Travis Perkins and BSS, I am involved in a hire team for the region.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I receive a lot of support working for this group
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Look to learn and progress, as there are many opportunity in this group for anyone willing to put the work in.
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