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Travis Perkins plc

Tool hire counter sales Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Willenhall WV13 3LR, UK

Review Submitted: April 2023

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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
Serving customers face to face or via email or telephone in supplying their tool hire requirements. This may involve delivering or collecting equipment and there is servicing of tools required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
There is not a lot of written work involved and evidence gathering so it saves a lot of time.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
English level 2. Tool hire day-to-day management.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, but could do with in-between meetings to discuss ideas on the module or if they are stuck with anything.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very supportive, especially now new staff can take pressure away from how busy this branch is.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
He guides what tasks need completing and how to complete these with clear guidance and a workable timeline given.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel more aware of everything that needs to be done correctly, legally, safely and I help to grow sales.
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
Only charity fundraising events that I am aware of.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great with the training programmes, but do not pressure too much to rush it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be prepared to put full commitment into your role and you will succeed.
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