Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • It can vary from hiring out tools through our fleet that we have or if that's not possible going through a rehire supplier to supply customers with an array of equipment that we stock on our fleet. Other responsibilities include the servicing and repair of tools

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt the system we use in much more detail

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Given the time I've been allotted, i try and fill in the ILP i've been given when i can and try to learn new things where i can. Of course the apprenticeship is just like doing my job with the additional learning, but of course trying to enjoy what i do is important

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • From the start I had to attend monthly calls regarding the different subjects on the course, when they ended I would have monthly calls with my apprenticeship coach who has always been helpful and would offer help where they can

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I get the support of my line manager as well as one other colleague, however most people are not aware i do an apprenticeship or what i even do on it, this includes the BM and ABM

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider has been super helpful from providing helpful documents and advice to being on call when i have a question or query im not sure about

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Doing this apprenticeship has meant that i have done things i felt i probably wouldn't have done otherwise and by doing this it has pushed me to do things i wouldn't usually do

    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

    5/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Travis Perkins Plc to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • There is always far too many inconsistencies in communication from the top down to base level colleagues which makes working incredibly frustrating


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins Plc?
  • Be prepared for them to try and mess you around as much as possible whilst they might tell you they are flexible and abide by these values


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Bridgwater

February 2024


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