Assistant Branch Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

My current role is Assistant Manager running the branch day to day with a particular focus on the operational side of branch e.g. transport and warehouse.

8/10

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

The management apprentice has really helped me develop as a person and helped me discover new methods the help things such as time keeping and organisation.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed the programme, it was a good chance to meet new people and network.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised and structured with deadlines preset for the whole module and a mentor to help keep you on track.

10/10

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

From my mentor, to branch manager, to regional director, any support I needed I had people there to help.

10/10

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

All the support is there if you ask for it.

9/10

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

It has shown me that there is a lot of different methods that you can incorporate into your day to day life that will support you as a manager.

8/10

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.)

Through out the programme we were able to put forward events to help us network which all got authorised.

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The opportunities and endless with different paths you can take.

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

Be honest about your experience and just be yourself. Before starting I had no experience in the industry but they saw potential during my interviews and I was successful.