Rating

10/10

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

Managing a team of 6 ensuring tasks are complete to a high standard, absences and holidays, investigations and disciplinaries. Managing stores orders to keep our stores stock up with products. Stock accuracy and availability.

10/10

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

I have learned how to build relationships, manage people, communication, project managing, finance. How to manage myself and my work load. To be the best Team Manager I can be.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed doing the programme, it gave me the opportunity to learn how the whole depot work on a daily basis. I also enjoyed working with other Team Managers and took in alot of their experiences.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I structure so well organised and each month flowed through the previous month so it made sense.

10/10

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

Support was always on hand if and when I needed it.

10/10

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

I received all the support I needed, she was only an email away.

10/10

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

I am better with building a relationship with my team, managing people and time and communicating with them.

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.)

I think the getting together at Manchester was fantastic as we could discuss how we are all getting on with the apprenticeship and we can share our experiences and help each other if anyone had any concerns or were struggling.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel the COOP is a fantastic place of work and they fully support you if and when needed.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

Give it your best shot.