Deputy Store Manager Review

by Lidl

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Running the store, cash handling, key holding responsibilities. Working stock, customer service. Keeping the store legal and ensuring all safety measures are ashered to.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Development of delegation skills, with feedback and follow up. Training of new colleagues, finding the best way of learning/teacher.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoyed using the apprenticeship as an opportunity to dig dipper and learn things about the company and retail as a whole. I found this very useful and was able to use this knowledge in my day to day work.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My trainer was amazing, and very knowledgeable. The programme was quite varied, and sometimes asked for information that I would not have access to.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • This was more difficult to achieve. As Store Managers didn't value the apprenticeship and would not give me the time to complete. A lot of the work was completed in my own time.

    2/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My trainer was amazing. She was always available to talk to and I found this a great help

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel it gave me more confidence and knowledge to perform my role to a higher standard.

    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.)

    • None

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • No work life balance and no help to progress are develop.

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

    • Consider the work load and impact that it will have on your personal life. It's a very demanding role and takes a lot of your time.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Stockton-on-Tees

November 2024

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