Regional Planner Review

by Evri

Rating

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

    • I am the planner for Tyneside, Airdrie and Carlisle. i am responsible for round coverage and pushing recruitment, optimising rounds, moving postcodes and managing the volume, planning for the peak seasons.

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

    • I have learnt a lot of new skills in this role. I have managed to develop my excel skills considerably. developed my people management skills, organisational and planning skills and learnt gow to use geoplan and power BI

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

    • I am really enjoying it, the subjects are relevant so I am able to use the knowledge I am gaining every day and the course leader is engaging and interesting.

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

    • The course is clearly well planned and organised, there is a clear structure even though it is only 2 years in

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

    • My employer is very supportive, they give me the time I need to do the course.

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

    • The course leader and the university are incredibly supportive,

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

    • I am able to apply the knowledge I have learned into my role every day. The information is relevant and up to date.

    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 don't want to say no, I think there are some online sessions but we are a relatively small team

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Evri to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • In my area at least, the team are very supportive, it is so easy to talk to anyone, anywhere in the chain of command and it really feels like they have your back

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

    • Don't be afraid to come in with your own ideas as everyone is willing to listen

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Washington, Tyne and Wear

April 2024

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