relief driver Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

loading and unloading of products serving customers and driving when needed from a 3.5 tonne van to 32 tonne lorries

8/10

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

refereshed my english and maths ability and gained my hgv 2 driving license and hiab certificate

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

it has enabled me to build anew career after feeling i had come to a end in my previous caerr

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well organised and structured however when i have had issues they havent been dealt with

7/10

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

most of my time spent doing things have been done during work time

8/10

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

my tutor was very supportive and having been involved in my chosen career for may years his guidance has been extremely helpful

9/10

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

it has helped with understanding how to load the lorries since being on site delivering and has widened my skill set

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.)

yes

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Travis Perkins Plc to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Keyline is a well established company and encourages internal progression with in the group and there are also many benefits from discounts to mental health support

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

be honest in what you want to achieve as keyline encourage ambition