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Travis Perkins plc

yard worker Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Great Malvern, Malvern WR14, UK

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role in the company is to work in the yard and operate forklifts for unloading loading and picking, we help the community's buy supplying building materials for customer all over areas. I help the customers find the right building products for their work .
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Iv enjoyed every part of it going from meetings to assignments gaining that knowledge from it all.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned new skills such as driving a counter balance forklift and a reach side-loader forklift, I also gained knowledge on products that we stock and special products that we order for customers. I also learned loads of new health and safety processors in the work place.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I found it was very organised and well planned out by the coaches. I understood what they needed me to do.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I also had the support there when i needed it all i had to do was ask.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I had all the support they could possibly give me when i need the help from them gaining knowledge
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have gained a better understanding on the company because of the learning from the apprenticeship i feel like i have achieved soo much since iv been on the program.
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
running for charity to raise money to help others.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is brilliant and really supportive they want everyone to be happy with the job they are doing also they are one of the most safest company out there we are really good with health and safety too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Go for it your learn soo much and gain loads of new skills and knowledge and even get a forklift licensed.
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