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Branch manager Review

at Screwfix

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Alcester, Warwickshire

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
Managing the whole store and team. Ensuring all daily tasks completed, health and safety, all risk assessments in place and adhered. Training , serving customers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoyed the learning and putting new skills into practice

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots of new skills and the new skills helped me develop my existing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured with realistic timelines and goals
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
100% there all the time and fully supported my progress and anything I was struggling with.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
100% there all the time and fully supported my progress and anything I was struggling with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Helped me look
And manage things better and improved my skills massively
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
Yes lots of different networks I am involved in

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Screwfix to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company who really looks after its people. The development program is amazing and they can never do enough to help and support you. Instore is a great family feel and real team spirit.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Screwfix?
Do it! You won’t regret it!
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