MultiSkilled Engineering Apprenticeship Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it is brilliant, definitely a great choice - it has enriched my life in so many ways
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
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
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
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
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
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
there are occasions where i am able to do open evenings, helping to encourage more people to join engineerinh
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it’s a great work environment, everyone is friendly, you receive brilliant support and it’s a lovely place to work
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
