Machine operator Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Daily learning on how the machines/ lines operate and discovering ways of overcoming any problems we may face on the machines manufacturing kitchen products
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
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
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
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
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme at howdens is well structured however us as apprentices could do better at requesting guidance
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Whenever I have requested support it has always been given in good time
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive the correct guidance when it comes to needing help for our course work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learning different techniques benefits us because they have transferable skills which can be used in the factories
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I’m unaware of any of these but I do believe some are in place
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
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
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
