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Bagnalls

Management Trainee Review

at Bagnalls

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Project Management

Cardiff / Caerdydd

Review Submitted: February 2025

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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:
5/5
Price Jobs - Measure areas which are needing paint and cost the value of everything needed to provide a quote.
Manage painter and decorators - Day to day management of 17 painters and decorators.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the program although at times it has been difficult and have struggled. However I knew when taking this challenge on it wasn't going to be easy.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Massively improved my planning and organisation skills to be able to get everything planned and in place ready for a decoration job to start.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very organised with 6 monthly assessments and appraisals to help me understand where I can learn and improve.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I believe I receive a great support system and whenever I need help or guiding I know where to ask.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider is mostly helpful and point in the correct location when help is needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification has helpful parts such as health and safety. However the course is a construction and built environment course where as I'm working in painting and decorating.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are some extra curricular activity's such as work party's or football matches.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Bagnalls to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a very good company to work for where I can see myself working for a long time at Bagnalls.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bagnalls?
I would definitely recommend applying to work at Bagnalls but hard work is required to get the most out of the opportunity.
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