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Bathroom installer apprentice Review

at Wickes PLC

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Carpentry and Joinery, Construction

United Kingdom

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
4.2/5 - 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
It involves installing and constructing products and fix them in place, and to maintain health and safety and comply with the job role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I believe there is a lot of enjoyment and learning out of this job role as it offers something new every day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to tile a bathroom and how to get better as my plumbing skills such as soldering pipes and fixing them into radiators and sinks.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured and kept in the loop of what is happening and communicating is key.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As much as they possibly can with the time given.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much as he can with the time given to him for completing a job.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Wickes PLC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe it is a well structured company with a lot of benefits to stay at this job for a lifetime. These things include diversity and equality and equally having hard working and honest employees makes it a great place to work and there is a lot to gain.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes PLC?
Make sure you are confident and you are standing out and mainly be yourself.
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