Rating

8.1/10

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

I am a retail Store Manager responsible for overseeing the day to day operations in the store and ensuring the store remains legal and health and safety compliant.

7/10

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

I have developed on how to manage my time a lot better and I also have learnt new skills when dealing with customer service issues in our kitchen and bathroom department

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed the program, it has taught me a lot about myself and how I work

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, I can see exactly where I am and if anything is overdue.

9/10

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

I have changed employer during my apprenticeship, my first employer Frasers Group were not very supportive and did not give me any time to complete my work, where as Wickes has given me time to fully complete it.

8/10

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

I have received a lot of support, my tutor has been excellent with me with all the changes that has happened.

10/10

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

I believe it will hugely help me as it has taught me new skills as well as embedding old ones and improving them.

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.)

no extra curricular activities

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Wickes to a friend?

9b. Why?

I believe Wickes is a good company to work for, however it is very process driven so if you are not used to this it is difficult to get your head around, there doesn't tend to be too much support with this.

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

Really ask lots of questions at interview stage, speak to as many people who work there to get a proper understanding of what is expected