Rating

7.4/10

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

I assist customers around the showroom, answer calls, book customers in for home visits and design appointments, design lifestyle kitchens, keep showroom clean and tidy.

6/10

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

I have developed a new confidence with communicating and assisting customers. I have learnt how to design a kitchen and bathroom using the CAD system, how to measure a kitchen on a home visit.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the programme but it starts to get very repetitive towards the end.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised and structured but I do feel like it is missing some areas that would be helpful, for example, solid surface training, shower panel training etc.

7/10

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

A lot of the colleagues and staff at wickes are very supportive and helpful, however I do struggle to receive support from management

8/10

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

A lot of support but sometime struggle to get an answer for questions without chasing

9/10

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

I believe I have become a much more successful KBA due to this apprenticeship

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.)

Hardly ever, at least towards my way and with my store.

2/10

9a. Would you recommend Wickes to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great company to work for if you are looking to progress and work your way up

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

I would say to go for it, have an open mind, network and get involved.