Branch Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I am a branch manager of a plumbers merchant within the Travis Perkins Group. My role involves me leading a team of staff, overseeing stock control, transport, sales, health and safety.

9/10

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

On the program I learnt how to manage staff and also myself. It also gave me a deeper understanding of the way a business runs and how to deal with the difficult situations that will arise.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i enjoyed it very much and look forward to in the future expanding upon that which I learnt.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

i was in the first intake and in the beginning we had some issues but they were worked out in the end.

8/10

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

I received a massive amount of support and continue to and its in part thanks to the program that I received my promotion in March 2020 to branch manager.

10/10

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

This was also very high as the Leap program is part of the group.

10/10

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

It has helped me immensely and a day doesn't go by where I don't think about how to use what i have learned.

9/10

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.)

not since covid 19

4/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The TP group has been very good to me and invested in my learning and development which has enabled me to progress in my career.

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

be honest and be prepared to be challenged