Machine operator Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Daily learning on how the machines/ lines operate and discovering ways of overcoming any problems we may face on the machines manufacturing kitchen products

8/10

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

I have leaned plenty of new skills when it comes to working in the workplace such as being able to operate the machinery and the environment surrounding

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really do enjoy my place here at howdens all the staff are very kind and the company takes care of there employees I have learnt a whole lot from my experience here

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme at howdens is well structured however us as apprentices could do better at requesting guidance

7/10

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

Whenever I have requested support it has always been given in good time

9/10

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

We receive the correct guidance when it comes to needing help for our course work

9/10

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

Learning different techniques benefits us because they have transferable skills which can be used in the factories

9/10

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’m unaware of any of these but I do believe some are in place

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have already recommended howdens to a friend because the company takes care of you, your well paid and the payment schemes are very good for example sip shares and the pension scheme

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

Really focus when it comes to working here because it’s a job that you could have your whole life and will give you good tools and skills that you may need outside of work