Kitchen Designer Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Graphic Design
King's Lynn
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
3.3 /5
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3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
My role is to help customers find the product that they need and to supply them with kitchens, doors and joinery ot help create their dream home. I talk to customers on a daily basis and create relationships which benefit the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed learning again and having a team within the branch that supported me was really great. Always very encouraging. I enjoyed the independent learning after having a break from university.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I am much more confident with customer interactions and of course my selling techniques have improved. I have gained plentiful knowledge on kitchen products as well as doors and I think generally am more well rounded in the trade.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The programme I think is structured, I just think organisation needed to be just a little bit better. Having a second back up team would have been helpdul when organisers become sick or change job roles to continue supporting.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I received lots of support from my branch manager and definitely encouragement form Benchmarx as a general rule. I think in the Travis side of the programme at the apprenticeship team it was [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] who saved me and allowed me to get the distinction grade.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I think the support was little until the end wehen new mentors were introduced
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it helped support knowledge I was relaying to customers, and enforced the information I was giving out. I think it gives me people skills and general safety knowledge surrounding my job. I think you could become a KD without this.
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
Social activities happen within our team, everyone is up for a night out if mentioned
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think coming experiences will be better than mine and I think it would be especially useful for school leavers. However I think this would be suitable with more guidance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Ensure you read the programme before you start and be prepared to research. Step Outside the box with your leaning.
