Kitchen Designer Apprentice Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.9/10

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

My role as a Kitchen Designer involves meeting customers, surveying sites, creating designs, customer consultations and most importantly, sales.

7/10

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

Yes i have learnt how to design and sell kitchens.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/10. It was fairly unorganised and i feel like i didn't learn much actually on the programme itself and more self taught along the way. However i found it has been a good way into the industry to get the experience needed.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/10. There was no particular structure or knew when each part of the apprenticeship was going to take place and what is 100% needed to pass the course.

5/10

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

Travis Perkins allowed me the time to spend on the appretnticeship so they did support me in that way.

8/10

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

The Training provider tutor was always there to help with anything.

6/10

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

It has given me the qualification which i will take on with me for the rest of my career and potentially work my way up the company.

7/10

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.)

1/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The local managers are really supportive of my career progression and i value that. I feel like i can speak up if i am not happy with anything and i know something will change after.

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

There are so many parts to the business so make sure you apply for the right job that suits you.