Warehouse Planner Review

by Poundland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Liaising with managers and agency Organising labour to match volume Cross matching data Working with suppliers to meet business needs

8/10

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

Being able to delegate more. Train other colleagues to take some aspects of daily function not just for holiday cover but also progression

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Learning new skills that I can hopefully put into practice

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I had a thorough induction when starting to course to outline what I wuold be doing. We have monthly workshops and I know that if I have any issues or questions I can contact people which I have been between these periods

8/10

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

My line manager is very supporting and wants me to success. My colleagues are supporting me to free up time in order to do this course

8/10

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

I've had milestone reviews and when I've had issues we have planned in calls to discuss

8/10

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

I am only a few months in but I have learnt how to delegate more. I tend to try and do everything myself which is not sustainable

8/10

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.)

Within our management group in the past we have tried to go out and and socialise even if its once or twice a year but with the current COVID restraints we have only managed online quizzes from home

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I worked with Poundland through our agency provider but I joined direct and more so in the recent years I have felt more part of the team. They have also noticed and had faith in my skills which have allowed me to progress and move forward in my job role

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

Always be honest and don't hold back.