Apprentice store manager Review

by Iceland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

10/10

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

I have learnt lots of new skills and developed myself and my team throughout my time on the apprenticeship, it’s skills I can take throughout my career within the food warehouse, I have learnt to believe in myself and my ability by doing the apprenticeship. It’s bought so much to my career

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I did enjoy the programme, and it helped me to understand my role better. It was hard work trying to do the apprenticeship as well as be in role at the same time. The hard work has now paid off, and I believe I am a better manager for it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship is well organised and structured, I do believe it could be more structured with the trainer having more interaction with the learners line manager, this doesn’t happen and can sometimes be hard to keep the learner fully engaged. The set up of the apprenticeship works well though

9/10

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

My line manager likes to know where I am at with regards to my apprenticeship and encourages me well when things are tough and inspires me to keep going. The company on a whole are well and truely behind the apprenticeship and encourages us to do well and supports us with this.

10/10

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

My trainer supports me as and when I need the support, nothing is ever too much bother with any support I may need or any help I need with my apprenticeship, I know I can always call and ask for help if I need it but I’m also quite self sufficient

10/10

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

My qualification will help me perform better, it gives me more understanding with the wider role of my job, helps me understand the financials more and also helps me to understand things outside of the companies process which will help me to develop even more into my role in store.

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 spent time networking within my area and the wider management team within the company, other than that I didn’t do any other activity’s as this wasn’t needed for me to be successful within my role or my apprenticeship at the time. It is something I will bear in mind

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Iceland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe Iceland is a very good company to work for, the progression is second to none and I would always recommend it to people who were unsure, it opens your eyes. The company value their employees and go above and beyond to ensure you get the support you need for your apprenticeship

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

Be open and honest, ride with it, it’s a great company and will help with your development