Apprentice Kitchen Designer Review

Item: Apprentice Kitchen Designer at Howdens
Rating: 3.8
Author: Anonymous

at Howdens

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Computer Systems Engineering, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Property Planning, Surveying

Garforth

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.4/5 - 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

Measuring properties, designing kitchens and bedroom using CAD, then using a pricing system to price them up. I would then present the design and price to the customer and sell it to them to win the sale.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy the job itself although the apprenticeship work was difficult to complete while working the full time role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt many selling and communication skills and learnt a lot about design and the practicalities that need to be thought about.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

It was well organised although I am having to finish my apprenticeship late do you work not being done in time.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I received loads of support from my manager

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

4/5

I received loads from my trainer and I could call or email if I needed help.

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

2/5

The apprenticeship itself has not helped me do my role better, I feel I have learned more while working in the role itself.

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

Yes there are a few meetings and gathering at the howdens expo every year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Work environment is great and working in a team that works well is a bonus. Pay is good for an apprenticeship with the pay going up to minimum wage after a year.