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Poundland

Supervisor Review

at Poundland

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Review Submitted: April 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Retail Supervisor, team leader duties, cash management, Cashing and banking, stock control, managing a team, administration
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy learning new things and I enjoy the challenge of my additional duties.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My skills are stronger and more confident, and I am learning more about the business, how to develope a team and how to be successful.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well. I get tasks every month during my meetings with my tutor and time for off the job training
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a lot of support, and frequently get opportunities to learn new things and perform new tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am able to contact my trainer whenever I have queries and concerns, and she is very understanding whenever the workload creates delays.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has given me a greater understanding of my role, and strengthened my confidence as a leader and as an employee within the company.
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
No extra curricular

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because working for poundland may be stressful, but it can be very rewarding and the culture is involving. My collegues are like family.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Poundland?
To be confident and level headed under pressure.
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