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Assistant manager Review

at Screwfix

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Amersham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Running the store in the branch managers absence, ensuring tasks like delivery put away, warehouse standards and customer service was 10/10, helping the team become the best version of themselves
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have done two apprenticeships now and both of them were extremely helpful in progressing into the next role

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed in almost every way during the apprenticeship, the main skills would be people management and motivation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It was extremely organised and the coaches were so helpful and no question was a wrong one
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We had our own coaches which we could ask anything
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All the relevant resources were available for the end point assessment
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It was extremely relevant to my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
As i am mow a branch manager there is more but even as an assistant manager we had team building

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Screwfix to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company actually cares about its employees, the pay is fair and the jobs arent boring
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Screwfix?
Be willing to learn and grow your knowledge
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