MultiSkilled Engineering Apprenticeship Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

At the moment i am at my training provider full time - minus three weeks of work experience through out the year, i spend the day doing basic mechanical and electrical maintenance - on work experience i shadow the engineers to see what they do on a daily basis

9/10

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

i’ve learnt a wide variety of skills since starting, stuff i couldn’t have imagined how to do before, i know how to do basic electrical installation and maintenance, as well as mechanical work and maintenance

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

it is brilliant, definitely a great choice - it has enriched my life in so many ways

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it’s very well organised, i always know what to do and expect, and if i’m unsure i know who to ask - the company complicates with me well

8/10

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

if i have any problems or struggles, howdens is very accommodating- if i ever need help i know who to go to and what i need to do

8/10

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

i receive excellent support - my instructors are very helpful, the explain everything well and know when to help you versus when to let you figure it out individually

10/10

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

they help give me experience and skills i need that will be crucial in my day-to-day life at work and social skills that will impact my life in general

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.)

there are occasions where i am able to do open evenings, helping to encourage more people to join engineerinh

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it’s a great work environment, everyone is friendly, you receive brilliant support and it’s a lovely place to work

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

be confident, if you’re off into engineering maybe try to do a project before hand, as this may give you a bit of experience