Lead Coach Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Ipswich
Review Submitted: February 2026
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Lead Coach
Caseload of learners on apprenticeships and managing Coaches in my team
Caseload of learners on apprenticeships and managing Coaches in my team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am doing L5 Operations manager apprenticeship. I am really enjoying the learning and then being abel to put it into practise to embed my learning and build my skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to look at potential in team members, how to do a Training Needs Analysis, To give Coaching rather than mentoring to the team, how to network, how to manage stakeholders.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, it is written where I gain the learning, then go off and put it into practice, and it is in a logical manner of doing the tasks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager is very supportive and gives me time to complete coursework. He also gives me opportunities to put my learning into practice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Damion my coach, is there for me and responds very quickly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I havent been on the program long, but I am learnign so much and able to improve my performance.
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
Is the opportunity arises.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Travis Perkins are an excellent employer, who though a big company support the individual needs of their employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Go fo it!
