Store Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Day to day management of the store. That involves colleagues, P&L and customers. I am responsible for safety throughout the store as well as the showroom side of our business managing salespeople as well as the unit as a whole

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes. I have learnt to plan and reflect. These are both skills I now use regularly

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed it as a whole but it did few relentless at times especially with a high pressure full time role

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As one of the first cohort we had to learn ways of working

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My mentor was brilliant. That said I felt quite alone and management reviews were fairly cursory

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The workshops were well ran and beneficial

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I have performed noticeable better as a result of the training I have received

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Travis Perkins Plc to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunities and a real passion for colleagues

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins Plc?

Progression is available to those willing to work hard independently