Trading Manager Review

by B&Q

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Duty Manager , run store,run the Building/Trade department.Customer service,stock control,charity

9/10

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

Yes self awareness also planning has definitely improved

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoying it my coach Heidi Brook is really understanding.She never makes me feel stupid and is making the process easier as I haven’t done any education in 30 years.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really well organised day work shops are planned in with enough warning to manage my rota

10/10

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

Some support but we are meant to get 6 hours a week to dedicate to your apprenticeship. This is difficult to plan in and is not achievable

8/10

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

Lots as previously stated my coach is outstanding

10/10

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

Not finished yet but it’s definitely helping me to become less overwhelmed due to my new planning skills

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.)

On occasion

9/10

9a. Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Generally the people

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?

Retail is forever evolving and you need to embrace change