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:

Assistant Branch, An overview of my role would be: Monitoring sales and margin, leading the team, health and safety and staff welfare. Banking, customer service and liaising with suppliers.

9/10

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

Yes, I learnt about insights, which I found beneficial learning about myself and how to deal with others. Which made me a better leader, man manager and coach.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I found the overall experience beneficial, meeting and engaging with other colleagues from other brands of TP. Learning new management styles and skills

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was structured well, the only issue I had was getting time in branch to do course work and and on the job learning. I spoke with my manager at the time and my mentor and we resolved this.

9/10

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

My mentor was excellent, supportive and challenged me to get the best results. I had issues with getting allocated time in branch to complete learning, my branch manager was taking time away from the business and I had to cover. However I spoke with my manager and mentor later in my course and I was allocated time.

9/10

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

My mentor was excellent as previously stated.

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 incorporated new skills into tasks and my day to day job role.

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 at the moment during covid, previously I used to organise regular supplier or social funded night/meals out for the branch. This was good for team morale and supplier engagement.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

During my time with TP I have been given learning opportunities to help me gain promotion. I feel invested in and I believe that TP provide job security and also with their emphasis on health and safety this is also a safe place to work. This is described in the cornerstones of the business. My nephew worked in our warehouse for 2 years, he enjoyed his time with BSS.

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

I would make them aware of MyPerks and the sharesave scheme. Also if you work hard you hard work is recognised and the company will help you develop.