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Wickes PLC

Sales Assistant Review

at Wickes PLC

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Doncaster

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.7 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Sales assistant, doing what is required when it is required. Usually customer service, processing stock and standards management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It’s been interesting and my trainer is fantastic

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed existing skills. Learning WHY things are done not just doing them

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. Everything is well laid out and explained
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
It’s hard because of my existing work load to get in the relevant off the job hours. Meaning I often write up learning journals from home as there isn’t the time whilst in business.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support Sharon and Realise have really supported me right from the start and offer all the knowledge and training needed to become an effective manager.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that once the qualification is completed it will really benefit me moving forwards in the business
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Wickes PLC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe that the store I work in could be a fantastic store with the right sort of managers and support in place and the whole team working together
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes PLC?
Expect to work hard! It’s a physical job that at time can be relentless. But it’s fun and enjoyable if everyone pulls their weight
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