Team Leader Review

by B&Q

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Managing the till staff, managing the incoming and outgoing money, being a duty manager, fire champion and first aider, generally just making the day go smoothly for staff and customers

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Personally I think I've gained knowledge on how to be a better people manager and to think of other leadership styles

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It has been a bit stressful in my opinion but I will feel achievement once its completed.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • If I had my coach from the start of my course then it would have been more organised.

    5/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have to remind them a lot that I'm allowed time off the floor to do my course work but they're okay once reminded.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My tutor supports me when needed.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • 8/10
  • 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.)

    • 8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The money and benefits are good. There are pros and cons of working anywhere but generally I've enjoyed my time at B&Q

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?

    • Be yourself and be open minded

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Gillingham, UK

January 2024

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