Travis Perkins plc
Travis Perkins plc Employee Reviews
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Supply Chain
Supply Chain Analyst (Current Employee) – Warrington, Cheshire – 9 September 2018
I have really enjoyed learing the role of a Supply Chain Analyst at Travis Perkins. This is something I want to continue with going forward. I enjoyed the daily challenges.
A good company to work for
HGV Driver and Building Materials Sales Advisor (Former Employee) – Leicester, Leicestershire – 19 September 2018
I drove HGV's for this company there was also a little of understanding building materials and what they were for on the way, I loved this job as it was one of the first I drove an HGV for
Pros
Advancing my HGV skills
Cons
Learning to use hiab cranes
Busy
Customer Service Advisor (Current Employee) – North West – 10 September 2018
Travis Perkins used to be a great place to work (NOT ANYMORE). The branch I am from / was has a problem with shortness of staff and has favouritism. One rule is not for all.
Have asked for development and a salary increase for some years but dosn' t happen (only for the favourite).
They look after their favourites and not the ones who have been there years and faithful to them. Things need to change in order to keep their experienced staff before it's to late. So overall it's pretty naff
Have asked for development and a salary increase for some years but dosn' t happen (only for the favourite).
They look after their favourites and not the ones who have been there years and faithful to them. Things need to change in order to keep their experienced staff before it's to late. So overall it's pretty naff
Pros
My perks.
Cons
Long hours. Saturday work. Favourites. Poor wage
No career progression, no equal pay for equal jobs
2 HIAB driver (Former Employee) – Fleet – 7 September 2018
Management very poor, no communication with yard staff and drivers, no career progression and no higher rate for overtime.
As a driver I found out that other drivers at the same branch and other branches are on sometimes £3000 a year less than me which is unfair.
The biggest insult came after Christmas when the area manager send me a letter (and everybody else) congratulating me with a 1% payrise which in actual fact was a 2. 5% pay cut as inflation rose 3.5% that year.
During the hottest summer on record they stopped giving us refrigerated water as we could fill bottles at the tap for free. The yard foreman got heatstroke resulting in two sick days and still they did nothing to keep us cool.
Management does anything to cut costs regardless of employees wellbeing.
As a driver I found out that other drivers at the same branch and other branches are on sometimes £3000 a year less than me which is unfair.
The biggest insult came after Christmas when the area manager send me a letter (and everybody else) congratulating me with a 1% payrise which in actual fact was a 2. 5% pay cut as inflation rose 3.5% that year.
During the hottest summer on record they stopped giving us refrigerated water as we could fill bottles at the tap for free. The yard foreman got heatstroke resulting in two sick days and still they did nothing to keep us cool.
Management does anything to cut costs regardless of employees wellbeing.
Pros
None
Cons
Low pay, chronic staff shortage as a result, low retention rate and anything else you can think of
fun place to work
Cleaner (part-time) (Former Employee) – Warrington, Cheshire – 2 September 2018
always happy whilst working for travis perkins , never a down day at the workplace and a friendly bunch of staff within the offices or out on the yard.
Pros
good place of work
Cons
good place to work
hard work
Yard Foreman (Current Employee) – Denbigh – 29 August 2018
hard day at work non stop got a forklift licence and learned all stock and how to serve customers politely hardest part of job is keeping on top of cleaning most enjoyable is having a laugh with colleagues
Pros
free training
Cons
long hard days
Busy busy depot
Yard Manager (Former Employee) – Cheddar – 24 August 2018
5 guys turnover £1.5m.
1 lorry
1 forklift
1very tight yard.
The yard was always full on with trucks waiting at the gate before 7.30 am and again a queue at 4.30 onwards for those guys who realised there was always a rush in the mornings.
Very popular depot with the regular builders and tradesmen.
1 lorry
1 forklift
1very tight yard.
The yard was always full on with trucks waiting at the gate before 7.30 am and again a queue at 4.30 onwards for those guys who realised there was always a rush in the mornings.
Very popular depot with the regular builders and tradesmen.
Pros
Staff discount
Cons
Saturday alternating working mornings
Productive and hard working
Payroll Administrator (Former Employee) – Northampton, Northamptonshire – 12 August 2018
We all worked hard in the payroll department of which I was a member of the team for over 12 years. We were updated on statutory information as required.
Pros
SAYE and discount card
old system
Warehouse Operative (Current Employee) – omega north , burtonwood – 10 August 2018
poor management who don't understand some of the tasks required, the posA system being used is very out dated , the HR department are constantly amending parts of terms and conditions without consultation.
A bit old school
Support Assistant (Current Employee) – Northampton, Northamptonshire – 7 August 2018
A bit of an old school way of doing things, not really an up to date process of doing anything really, leadership team keep changing, lots of things need to change to make this firm as great as what it can be
Pros
Not a lot
Cons
Long hours, varied pay structures
After being there for 3 and a half weeks without any progress report or an uh feedback what so ever I was let go without any explanation.
Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver (Former Employee) – Tilbury, Essex – 6 August 2018
Management team have not got a clue how to manage their staff. At the Tilbury Range centre i had no feed back or support what so ever in my role ,I was told don't worry about the pick rate in your first two weeks just concentrate on being safe and on the third week i got pulled in the office and got told my rate wasn't good enough. Shocking way to run a company .
Pros
Pay was ok
Cons
Bad management
Drama!
Warehouse Operative (Former Employee) – Northampton – 2 August 2018
For low-level employees, the company does not issue information that it is top employer. Sometimes people are treated like slaves, and constant rushing and supervisors running around the warehouse are driving the employees crazy. Generally, the entire management team is hopeless, no one will help you. No chance of promotion, unless you wear sweets to the manager or supervisors. TRAGEDY!!!
Pros
Salery is ok
Cons
management team
Good atmosphere to work in
Warehouse Operative (Former Employee) – Birmingham, West Midlands – 31 July 2018
It is hard work and long days but it is a friendly enjoyable environment to work in. Management are supportive.
I have built up good friendships in the time that I have been there
I have built up good friendships in the time that I have been there
Pros
discounts for various outlets
Cons
working on some ssaturdays
No
Builders Merchant Manager (Current Employee) – England – 30 July 2018
Great company to work for. Always looking to promote from within. Has a branch manager I was given lots of information to help me run my branch as I wanted and always knew how I was doing. Was able to be my own boss and left too manage my own team.
A good company to work for.......
Front Line Manager (Current Employee) – Northampton – 26 July 2018
A typical day for me is managing an area and team around 30 or more staff,dealing with day to day issues to resolve them in a timely manner,conducting investigation and disciplinary meetings.
I also manage KPI's and performance reviews.
I have good Health and Safety knowledge which i use to ensure all staff are following all guide lines,rules and regulations and do my best to keep all hazards to a minimum.
Work place culture is important to me as i believe this is what keeps staff motivated,enjoying the day but achieving targets.
I have learned a lot since working with the same company from being a warehouse operative to Front line Manager and use the skills and knowledge gained to my best ability.
What I enjoy the most about my role is that other members of the management team will seek advice from me in relation to investigations/disciplinary's or Health and Safety.
I also manage KPI's and performance reviews.
I have good Health and Safety knowledge which i use to ensure all staff are following all guide lines,rules and regulations and do my best to keep all hazards to a minimum.
Work place culture is important to me as i believe this is what keeps staff motivated,enjoying the day but achieving targets.
I have learned a lot since working with the same company from being a warehouse operative to Front line Manager and use the skills and knowledge gained to my best ability.
What I enjoy the most about my role is that other members of the management team will seek advice from me in relation to investigations/disciplinary's or Health and Safety.
Pros
subsidised canteen
Cons
none
Ok place to work but managment was a joke
Assist/ Travis Perkins (Former Employee) – Warrington, Cheshire – 25 July 2018
Was a good place to work fun people to work with.
Manager I had tho was a joke if u wasn't a female he cpuld try chat up or u didn't agree with wat he said e be funny with u till he can get rid of u.
Manager I had tho was a joke if u wasn't a female he cpuld try chat up or u didn't agree with wat he said e be funny with u till he can get rid of u.
Pros
Good people to work with
Cons
Managers
experience in sales
Sales Assistant and Haulage Driver (Current Employee) – Telford, Shropshire – 21 July 2018
The role I attained with Travis Perkins lead me into the field of sales and gave me an larger insight to customer relations. The role which I worked in gave me a firmer understanding of sales.
Pros
additional overtime
Cons
lack of opportunities