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Travis Perkins plc

Assistant Manager Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Burnley

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role is Assistant Manager at Travis Perkins Burnley. I am responsible for leading a team in sales and safety within branch. My main role is sales but I am involved in safety aspects and people management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the programme a lot. I would prefer more in person opportunities, and more stretcher activities in different areas in relation to my job role ie management accounts.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills and developed on existing ones. Mostly in regards to team management.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. You know where you are at during every stage.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Fully encouraged by my employer to push myself during the course. Most support comes from my manager in branch.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Always available when needed so full support is available.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are clear links between what I have done on my course and the tasks I have done in branch. I have had more exposure to management tasks in branch which has improved my people management skills in my role.
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
Networking events are available

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work. Good opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be yourself
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