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Travis Perkins plc

APPRENTICE SALES Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Warwick

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
My role is a sales counter employee dealing with a lot of internal customers as well as external customers when sourcing goods. I also assist in the yard by loading customers up with heavy goods such as bulk bags.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I throughly enjoyed my programme as it has given me a better understanding of what it takes to work in this kind of environment.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Through being made aware of skills, I have been able to incorporate them to my natural habits through research and trial and error such as the ability to link sell.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From the moment I started the programme, the structure of how and when tasks were being done was made available to me which helps when you are able to get ahead as it allows you to stay ahead.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer gave me a lot of support, whether that be by giving me time to complete my work or by answering questions that I had throughout.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My apprenticeship coach always supported and pushed me in the right direction when working towards my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that because of my apprenticeship it has allowed me to work to a much higher standard than before.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
At work, we occasionally go out on social events such as bowling or for a few drinks.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It allows more knowledge to be given out as well as another degree to allow you to progress further.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Make sure you are invested in the work we do here otherwise you won't enjoy the apprenticeship.
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