Bathroom installer Review
at Wickes PLC
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Plumbing
Liverpool
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
2.8 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
2/5
My placement consisted mainly
Of just labour, if I hadn’t of had previous experience on site or in college I’d really struggle going forward in to
The next stages of my career
Of just labour, if I hadn’t of had previous experience on site or in college I’d really struggle going forward in to
The next stages of my career
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
On site experience, managers where great to
Get on wjth
Get on wjth
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
The apprenticeship has filled in some grey areas and things I was unsure of regarding plumbing but the tiling side of the apprnetichip is basically none existent
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think overall it’s well put together but some colleges we where released to didn’t really seem to know what we should be working towards with our assessments
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Managers very supportive and at the end of a phone but when I raised concerns over my placements no alternatives could be found
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Managers always a call away
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Good, I’ve gained the skills
To build bathroom furniture
To build bathroom furniture
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wickes PLC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would and have recommended it to others, I just think I was unfortunate to be placed with the person I was.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes PLC?
Enjoy the experience and take
In as much as possible
In as much as possible
