Warehouse assistant. Review

by B&Q

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • To some extent it was a struggle as I'd never worked or done any other job like this but after training and working and the support from the manager and colleagues I found it really enjoyable.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I wouldn't say family but they supported me at work, Helped me out when i was in need

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was quite surprised by how much support hey were giving as they didn't seem to impressed on my first day, they made my job more enjoyable

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was always busy as I'd have to to maintenance and everything Aswell as the duties my manger and supervisor set, but I'd rather be busy than standing around

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It was a rather alot handling supplies and deliveries ect and my colleagues let me handle most of it so i learned more.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Defiantly something I'll never forget, Probably could do with touching up when it comes to it but yeah i learned a rather alot especially about machinery

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was never dull but not a big laugh but the colleagues would joke around whenever they needed a laugh, or they'd be daft in the bathroom section while they had no work which was always funny watching act like fools

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 100% seamless I was always busy with either tasks maintenance or deliveries and checking supplies it was planned out very well.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • as they normally hire people who are already highly trained it was different for them aswell as me I had alot of training and extra hours while i worked everything out they even did it out of work hours just so they could keep me and teach me everything they had to offer.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd defiantly go back especially if most the colleagues are still there,it was a really good job so i'd consider it in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was only one other student but he only worked 2 weeks As he didn't like how much work there was but he was an alright lad, The colleagues on the other hand we had a good social scene.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not too bad, could have been better as the pay wasn't good but I enjoyed my time there and money wasn't a problem luckily for me.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • i never got out much but when I did the nights were amazing can remember most night outs, Even if we weren't drinking just went bowling it was still a great laugh

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I visited a few other Warehouses around the region on my days off, Could have been more but i was busy enough with uni and work so it didn't really effect me that much.

    4/5
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Sales

South East

August 2011

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