IT Service Desk Team Leader Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Mange a team of 14 Analysts for the Service Desk - proving coaching and mentoring for the analysts. Working on projects and collaborating with IT Department to ensure smooth process for BAU
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the process of learning and putting what I learned in real life situations
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes through the apprenticeship I have learnt how to communicate better and to put together working plans for my team
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I get my lesson plans and what tasks I need to work on and get coaching through out that process
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a day a week to work on my current tasks
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot and really happy with what I get - any questions or issues are quickly picked up
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
As stated before with what I learn from the modules I put them into play with my current 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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
No
Why?
Currently I would have to say no, there is nothing against the company but with the current climate there is not alot of job security at the moment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be honest and show that you are willing to work
