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Wickes PLC

Operations Manager Review

at Wickes PLC

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Braintree

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

2.3 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
1.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
helping in running the store. Opening & closing store, looking after colleagues & customers safety.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Its been ok

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Have learnt various new skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Ok, not great trying to fit learning around store hours etc
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Not much.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Better then my employer, and has been very patient with me trying to find time to do the work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The qualification not so much, the skills from some of the training has helped 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.)
1/5
Not that I am aware of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Wickes PLC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
For a daily job, not so much for helping to progress, it can be hard work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes PLC?
Be yourself and honest.
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