Kitchen Designer Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role on a day to day basis involves, contacting and having meetings with customers. Designing kitchens, presenting said designs to customers and adjusting them to customers preference. Then quoting and finally despatching the kitchen. I also work closely with my team discussing ideas and gaining advice.

10/10

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

This apprenticeship has helped me manage my work load, we did a module early on on how to tell what tasks are urgent and what to prioritise which I have used and found so helpful. It's also built my confidence as I have a wider knowledge on businesses and how they work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am lucky to find the programme very interesting making me enjoy it a lot more, I obviously enjoy some parts more than others however overall I find it very enjoyable and interesting.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured extremely well, the website Aptem is very easy to use. Communication with my tutor is also very clear and supportive. Each module is layered out clearly and I've never struggled to find information.

10/10

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

Howdens have emailed a few times with encouragement, and my line manager has been very supportive. Taking time to join calls and performance reviews.

10/10

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

My tutor has been super supportive, she answers emails quickly, she always helps me when I'm struggling with an answer and she has definitely helped me with my confidence through our 121's.

10/10

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

It's given me a wider knowledge on business and how leadership works, I notice how my managers are leading so I can perform accordingly.

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.)

No there is not, we may occasionally go for dinner if there is a manager up or to celebrate a success.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a homely atmosphere where you build close relationships with your colleagues. Everyone is very motivated and there's a nice team culture.

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

I would advise people to look for promotions in Howdens it's good to get your foot in the door work hard and work up.