HGV Driver Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

Driving, delivering and collecting from customers, also do forklift driving in warehouse and onsite on the Moffat.

8/10

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

Got a pivot license and a class 2 license.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Was ok but organisation was not brilliant.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Was poor overall there was little structure , systems that didn’t work, clueless people that could not help with any issues. Was like a game tennis backwards and forwards with any issues.

3/10

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

They helped with things as much as they could.

8/10

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

The support and encouragement was good, but support with issues was no good.

5/10

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

It opens many possibilities having a class 2 license.

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.)

None

1/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

People are friendly and is a relaxed working environment so your not under to much stress or pressure.

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

Be aware of some others looking after there self and trying to shift there work load on to you. Make sure you follow health and safety protocols.