Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I do daily paper work, Make marketing calls, Do the daily banking, Answer all phone calls, I serve on counter time to time to help my co workers, I always make sure the coffee is full ready for customers and that we have a clean depot ready to greet customers.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes i have developed communication, team work and business skills. I have Learned how the business works and learned how to use all our software systems. Another skill I have developed is timing, and product knowledge off our stock and kitchen parts. I am learning new skills everyday working at Howdens.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy this program, i love my team they are always pushing me to learn more and helping me along the way. I have learned so much knowledge during this program and it has helped me grow as a person. I enjoy my job and hope I am kept on after my apprentice is up.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is structured well. Ever month I have an apprentice man come out to my depot to help me with my core work. My team help me and I have [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] who dose the same role as me to help me see what i should be doing and she helps me learn everyday.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot ! My employer is always pushing me to learn more and even in other aspects of the business, They always help me and give me advice and is always keeping me busy to make sure I feel apart of the team. My team are my best supporters and want to see me do well.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have the loveliest trainer he always brings me breakfast and helps me on my cores work. I can call him and ask him any questions I have about my work and he will always answer and give me help. I could'nt ask for a better trainer for my qualifications.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification helps me realise what my most important job role is in my business industry. My trainer will remind me how well I'm doing which pushes me to learn more and want to do well in the company. And i can get more qualifications and work my way up in Howdens.

    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

    1/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Howdens always keeps customers happy. We give freebies to customers and our team will also be treated by things like hampers and trips to keep the positivity levels high. Any customer needs are always met and we have top design services and our stock is always in and if not we can get it next day which is perfect for the trades men.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
  • When applying to Howdens they look for someone egar to help the business develop. They are also looking for someone who is confident and has abit of chat to them, which is what the customers like. They also want someone who keeps it professional on the job and is respectful.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Liverpool

February 2023


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