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Team leader Review

at The Co-op

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Sandy, Bedfordshire

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

3.4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
I’m a team leader looking at improving my knowledge of management styles looking at progressing within the company.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Some weeks it isn’t too bad but it is difficult to find the time to do it sometimes

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to develop my management skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Some weeks are better than others. Sometimes the responses from the people running the apprenticeship are a little slow causing me to fall behind.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Some weeks are ok others are not. Some weeks I have been given the time at work but other weeks I haven’t been given anytime at all meaning I have had to do most of it in my own time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I am able to email over any problems I may have however sometimes the replies back are slightly delayed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it is helping my management understanding allowing me to improve my knowledge
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
No not really none that are local enough

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Some days are better than others but you do sometimes get listened to and you do have the opportunity to progress if you choose to.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Do not expect the world. It is your average day to day job and sometimes things don’t go the way you want but it is learning to adapt that is beneficial
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