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Travis Perkins plc

(Project Manager) - New Store Openings Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Bridgwater

Review Submitted: January 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Supporting the rollout of new stores and relocations accross the UK
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I Thoroughly enjoy it and the course is engaging.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes developing new skills and woking with more Agile projects compared to Linear projects.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured we have dates for the whole course at the very start so very easy to plan work around this and know when assignment and exams are.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support has been good but it is a case of finding the right people to ask yourself and networking.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Loads of support in person and over email, very responsive too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Gives new ways of thinking on a day to day basis. Also allows you to think about how you would do things outside of what you have exposure to in your workplace.
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
None

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Opportunities are there is you are willing to learn and develop others.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Look at the apprenticeships Toolstation offer, and don't be afraid to explore within the company and move around different roles.
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