Trainee Assistant Buyer Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Assisting the buying teams with day to day jobs such as marketing, sample management, setting up for meetings and approving colours and styles.

9/10

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

I have learnt amazing new skills such as excel, critical thinking, data analysis. As well as how to fit samples, how to track teh critical path and how to log samples for the website.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my lessons, they are interesting and engaging. I have made a lot of friends through the FRA and have learnt a lot from my piers

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

i think it is very well structured and i always feel organised

9/10

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

I have had support when asked, however i have found it hard to get in my off the job hours and time to complete projects and assignments during work hours

7/10

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

Excellent support from the FRA, always able to answer questions while letting you think for yourself and coming to a conclusion together

9/10

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

It helps me massively, as i am able to apply what i have learnt to my day to day role and vise versa

10/10

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 Matalan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Everyone is friendly and its a very nice place to work.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?

Be yourself, be positive and be willing to adapt to changes