Trades Counter Supervisor Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
London
Review Submitted: September 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
My role is to sign customers up for trade accounts, deal with high-value items, serve trade customers and deal with trade account queries and fostering customer loyalty in my store. I also handle the FOH including replenishment and stock check, ensuring it is always full of stock for our customers!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed the programme to the extent that it was very interactive with my coach and the class. Although, it was difficult to find time due to the ongoing needs of the business and helping other stores, it was fun for me and it was exactly what I hoped for.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learnt many new skills, such as understanding financial information, understanding the Profit & Loss Account of my store, understanding compliance such as the laws and regulations that govern us as a business and the processes we have to follow in order to ensure we are compliant. Also learnt how new management skills as well developing existing ones.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was very organised and structured into different modules. Modules that really helped me to develop into a better leader.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support, my employer allowed me time to do the work plus they gave me 1-on-1 support through explanation of things I didn’t understand.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support again, with the additional time and being there for me when I had injuries due to an accident.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Providing valuable information and providing a very excellent coach to teach me and develop me
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
Yes, the builders merchant network
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because Travis Perkins cares about its employees. It recognises the need to change and acts while also ensuring that they make safety at work the number one priority.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Just apply for the job and think about the unlimited job opportunities available at your fingertips. It’s wonderful
