warehouse staff Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Preparing orders for customers, putting away stock and daily stock checks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed my program as i have learnt a lot of life skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Teamwork and communicating with other employees and managers, time management and delegating work loads.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised and the invigilator is very helpful with any queries or concerns
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
If i ever need any help or have any questions they are more than happy to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I try to complete all the work individually but if there is anything i don't understand or not sure of how to do i receive the amount of help needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Makes me understand the risks and other aspects of the job I never seen at the start.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Typically we do go karting every year as a night out after work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, provide high quality stock at a very good price.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Listen to your trainer and ensure you complete all of the academy work properly to ensure you understand all the legislations.
