Furniture installer apprenticeship Review
at Wickes PLC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery, Construction, Electrician, Plumbing
Merseyside
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Good. Get help where and when needed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
People work with are good and teach lots. They also don't make you feel bad when you don't know something.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Basic understanding of number of different trades such as plumbing and tiling
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Get given action plan each month of what is needed of us to complete.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
When ever I feel I needed it I get it and they also check in on us and ask id any Id needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They understand we are new to it and will take time to talk and explain things to us and spend extra time if we don't understand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Not many but we travel and stay in hotels with other where we they we have food or go out together for fun.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wickes PLC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They look after you and give you any support needed. Meet some amazing people while training and help set you up with a carer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes PLC?
Just do it and have fun when doing it. Don't be scared to ask for help or amy questions.
