Supervisor Review

by Poundland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Working stock, leading my team, cash handling, training and supporting team and working with store and assistant manager

8/10

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

Became more confident in leading and thinking of the store as a whole and ways to improve sales

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s challenging me to think and evaluate how and why I do tasks and giving me the confidence that I am able to do my job to high level. My trainer is also really supportive and helps with all of the above.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think structured well

9/10

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

It’s great that I can go to my manager and ask about parts I get stuck on. My assistant manager has also the apprenticeship so he has been good for advice as he understands what it involves.

8/10

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

Polly is super helpful! When she comes for visits she really helps and she’s very friendly and approachable, able to give advice and support when I need it

10/10

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

It’s definitely help improve my confidence in my role and made realise just how much I know but be able to communicate it better.

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.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s been a great place to work

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

Be prepared to work hard