Branch Hire Manager Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Tamworth
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
4/5
Managing the Hire at Travis Perkins Tamworth, Managing a small Team, Covering Day to day operations and pushing sales & customer growth
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I started at Travis Perkins as an Apprentice completing my Hire Controller Level 2 with a Distinction which i thoroughly enjoyed and was challenged by , Now I'm completing my Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship Programme and I'm excited to jump back in with the new system
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Leadership, Operational Management, Sales and Customer Service, Commercial Acumen, Technical Skills, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Adaptability and Resilience
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely organised/structured, Compared to my first apprenticeship which felt a bit scattered my current one is using the APTEM system and I'm glad that everything is transparent and everything is in one place
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support they allow me to have the time to complete my assignments and also help me with my tasks and share their experience
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
all the help i need, i'm still pretty early on with my apprenticeship but all the support i've recieved so for has been great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe it will help me actually carry out my role, i accepted my current role knowing how much i would struggle due to my lack of knowledge and lack of skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
All of the above
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good culture, decent social hours which could be improved but its steady and safe
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
show your willingness to learn
