International Freight Operations Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I manage a small team who manage the end to end operations of International freight movements for the Travis Perkins group.

8/10

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

I have learnt how to use Google data studio and principles around data management and managing data projects

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

| enjoyed the programme very much.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty well organised, they learnt on the way as we were the first cohort but quickly implemented any changes required

9/10

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

Loads, I was allowed to block time out in my diary and was supported with the projects that I needed to complete

9/10

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

Lots of support, you can always get in touch with your coach to ask questions

9/10

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

Massive impact to leading a team now to a data driven working environment

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.)

Yes, there are walking networks and charity events etc.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Travis has a family feel and the people are great to work with. They have made significant investment in the benefits package for its employees, and also investment in apprenticeships for all employees

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

Realise that we are a big group of companies and that there are lots of opportunities.