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Travis Perkins plc

Plumbing & heating expert Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Plumbing

Chelmsford

Review Submitted: December 2024

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I serve customer and tend to their ordering of goods for special items from suppliers alongside providing quotes. Alongside this I look to merchandise the store to improve the customer experience and improve the flow of goods, sales and safety to customer and staff.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed the programme I found it straight forward and clear and easy to get on with and whenever I had a question this was swiftly answered by my tutor.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to be more proactive and assertive in my role and to look at things from multiple prospective be that the business or a customer.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that it tried to balance the bureaucracy of the legislation within my business appropriately alongside the learning of my role in plumbing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received great support from my employer and was allowed to take control of my apprenticeship and plan and organise the time needed in cohesion with our work calendar and commitments.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Whenever I was unsure of anything be it what was wanted for a task I could always call or ask in a message for help or set up a quick video call.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it has helped me building stronger relationships with customers and colleauges
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
We used to have a few events a year but due to financial difficulties within the market this has not happened much this year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have done so in the past. There are opportunities if you are willing to work for them and there are good benefits within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Ask questions and take opportunities provide or find opportunities and try and take them.
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