HGV Driver Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Driving, delivering and collecting from customers, also do forklift driving in warehouse and onsite on the Moffat.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Got a pivot license and a class 2 license.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Was ok but organisation was not brilliant.

    5/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Was poor overall there was little structure , systems that didn’t work, clueless people that could not help with any issues. Was like a game tennis backwards and forwards with any issues.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They helped with things as much as they could.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The support and encouragement was good, but support with issues was no good.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It opens many possibilities having a class 2 license.

    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.)

    • None

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Travis Perkins Plc to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • People are friendly and is a relaxed working environment so your not under to much stress or pressure.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins Plc?

    • Be aware of some others looking after there self and trying to shift there work load on to you. Make sure you follow health and safety protocols.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Driver

NN4

February 2024

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