Apprentice Assistant manager Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Assisting in a Howdens depot and completing coursework

10/10

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

Learnt how to provide great service and communication skills. Financial figure forecasting as well as warehouse logistics

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as i am constantly learning and developing. serving customers and gaining product knowledge.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is a well organised structure and the apprentices team at Howdens regularly are in contact to monitor my progress

10/10

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

I can ask anything from my area manager and he will always support me.

10/10

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

My training provider , [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]

10/10

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

Some parts of my qualification are not relevant to my role at Howdens. But am assured that the qualifation is the closest fit for my my role.

8/10

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.)

Yes, each depot arranges activities such as attending a sports event or simply just going out for a meal with collegues

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Howdens is a great place to work, each day is different and there is satisfaction when serving customers and providing great service. Team members are all friendly and support one another.

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

Research the company and some of the products its sells.