CCF, part of the Travis Perkins Group, is one of the UK’s leading distributions of interior building products within the construction industry. We know that it’s never too late to stop learning and we are committed to providing fulfilling career opportunities for our colleagues so they can reach their full potential. This might be in the form of training courses, or hands-on experience – or both!
We asked some of our colleagues to share their experiences of working at CCF, and how their roles have grown. Keep reading to find out more.
‘I know if I work hard, opportunities will come my way’
Marcus is a Framework Account Manager. He is a true example of how a career with CCF can lead to quick progression. He started his journey with us eight years ago as a Management Apprentice. Since then, Marcus has been learning and developing to work his way up to his current position.
‘I was supported by an apprentice mentor for two years at CCF, during this time, I started supporting the warehouse and logistics teams, before transferring across to thee sales office to learn the ropes. It was this solid grounding and varied experience that led to me securing an Assistant Branch Manager role in a new branch in Gloucester two years later. I was then promoted to Branch Manager for over two years.
CCF supported my recent transition to the External sales team where I have taken up my new role as Framework Account Manager. The best part for me is that I know if I work hard within the Travis Perkins Group that opportunities will come my way, which is why I'm very excited to see where my career will head next.’
‘Industry leading training and development opportunities’
Jordan started his career at CCF by completing an Apprenticeship, and he’s now a successful Branch Manager in Scunthorpe.
‘I have only been in the industry for just over 5 years, but CCF has made my rapid progression possible. They have, and continue to, provide industry leading training and development opportunities for each and every step of my journey.
I joined CCF on their 2-year apprentice program and as an apprentice I attended numerous training courses and took every opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers. The apprenticeship was a fantastic gateway into the industry, and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a progressive career.’
HGV driver to Transport Manager
Roger is a Transport Manager at CCF Northampton. His career started as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver for Travis Perkins in 2011. After an enjoyable three years in this role, he saw an opportunity to join the sales and management team within the business. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that Roger decided to move to CCF.
‘After two years within CCF, I quickly progressed my career to my current role as Transport Manager. Both the Travis Perkins Group and CCF have been amazing and so supportive in the progression of my career.’
Balancing an Apprenticeship with an Assistant Branch Manager role
Nicole started her career in sales in 2015 and has progressed to Assistant Branch Manager (ABM). She’s also undertaking one of the Travis Perkins Plc Leap Management Courses and is reaping the benefits.
‘There is a lot you can take away from the course, like how you can manage yourself and other people; little things that you are picking up away from the day-to-day role. The level of confidence the course has given me, and the additional skills I am learning with each module I feel have really contributed towards me growing into a better Assistant Manager.’
Whilst it can be challenging at times balancing the responsibilities and workload of an ABM role with an apprenticeship, Nicole has been grateful for the support she’s received; ‘Being very busy it can be hard, however my manager really supports me to be able to catch up on my course when needed, and although it can be difficult I know the support is there when I need it.’
Gaining warehouse experience before moving to the sales team
Alex is a Warehouse Operative at CCF Exeter and started the Pursuit of Better and Rising Star Apprenticeships with CCF in July 2020. He’s now halfway through the 1-year scheme and is already seeing how this programme is supporting his development.
‘In the next month or two I will be moving from the warehouse into the sales team, so the apprenticeship has been fantastic in providing me with knowledge from different aspects of the business and will make this transition smoother.
Working with various products within the warehouse, I’ve learnt about their properties, what they do and what they are used for, so now I feel I won’t be in the ‘deep end’ when I complete my move into the sales team in the near future.’
Are you looking for a job with career progression?
Whether you are just starting out your career, or you have a wealth of experience, there is always a chance to develop your professional and personal skills within CCF and the wider Travis Perkins Group, with support networks in place no matter the position.
Whatever your passion, we have the training tools and expertise to develop your required skill set. Browse our available Apprenticeships today and earn whilst you learn to uncover your full potential.
