Store Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

I run a store of 10 staff, serving around 220 customers a day both online and in person- manage stock, training of staff, merchandising, site security etc

9/10

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

Developed existing people skills, recruitment skills, financial knowledge

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Somewhat, hardest part is managing time but support from tutors is excellent

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised but structure can feel a bit messy at times

7/10

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

Not much in terms of hours given to complete it on the job, just support in terms of people to talk to is great

8/10

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

I haven’t had any yet as I’m still In the first stage

6/10

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

It gives me a lot more information to use in my day to day role of managing a store

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.)

3/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a good stable job that isn’t going anywhere , you can leave work at work which you can’t say for a lot of jobs now, their is a good amount of support from other managers which helps a lot

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

Be yourself