Assistant Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

My role is Assistant Manager at Travis Perkins Burnley. I am responsible for leading a team in sales and safety within branch. My main role is sales but I am involved in safety aspects and people management.

10/10

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

I have learnt new skills and developed on existing ones. Mostly in regards to team management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot. I would prefer more in person opportunities, and more stretcher activities in different areas in relation to my job role ie management accounts.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. You know where you are at during every stage.

10/10

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

Fully encouraged by my employer to push myself during the course. Most support comes from my manager in branch.

10/10

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

Always available when needed so full support is available.

10/10

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

There are clear links between what I have done on my course and the tasks I have done in branch. I have had more exposure to management tasks in branch which has improved my people management skills in my role.

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.)

Networking events are available

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Good place to work. Good opportunities.

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

Be yourself