Mechanical Fitter Review
at Howdens
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: January 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Maintaining the machines at the manufacturing site involving Preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and condition monitoring, furthermore looking at continuous improvements, not just on machines but on site in general. I also have involvement with planning and scheduling work for the maintenance team and aid ordering parts for jobs. I also undergo regular training courses to broaden my knowledge and qualify me for different jobs, for example working at height, or confined spaces.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I massively enjoy the programme, i enjoyed my first year in full training at HETA (my training provider) then have thoroughly enjoyed my time at work as its something i enjoy so constantly plough my efforts into expanding my knowledge, And because i like my job so much i put in my best efforts with everything.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed team working skills since being in my job, as regularly i work with a group on big jobs and within this communication throughout the team is key ! this ensures that not only does everything get done correctly and nothing is missed, but also that jobs are done safely with is paramount.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured as it is kept nice and simple i have rotated around site to get an overview of the whole of site and learn about a variety of machines, and work with different people. Then once a week i attend college to do my further college course (HNC)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel as though in my time i have received support from all levels of management and staff, they have helped to allow me adequate time to complete assignments and job reports and have provided people to help my learning, the support network is vast and helpful. and as there are many previous year apprentices they can help aswell
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel as though in my time i have received support from all levels of management and staff, they have helped to allow me adequate time to complete assignments and job reports and have provided people to help my learning, the support network is vast and helpful. and as there are many previous year apprentices they can help as well
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training i receive is all extremely relevant and transferable in my job hence aids my knowledge gained from there is used everyday in my jobs
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There aren't much extra curricular activities that I'm aware of, however there are plenty of incentive and company events to participate in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The large support network, the friendly helpful staff, the working environment is clean healthy and the work culture is good, there is a huge variety of skills to be learnt in any department due the size of the company and the complexity of each area, the company is growing and constantly looking to develop.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Look into the company and do some research and see our business model, and aim to fit into the work culture at howdens being friendly polite willing and helpful.
