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apprentice Warehouse operative Review

at Howdens

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Sandhills, Merseyside

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
My job role consists of picking and decanting stock, when picking stock i will break the order down category by category, e.g frontal's, longs or doors, this is done through the scanner. once the order is complete i will dispatch the order and collect the customers signature car reg and name the order is then done. When decanting stock i will offload the stock and move it into the warehouse, from there i will scan in each item pallet by pallet and then put it away into the correct bin location.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy this programme a lot as i like the team spirit and everything that comes with the job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed and learnt a lot of skills such as efficiency, communication, problem solving and my customer service.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
i would say my programme has been very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i have received all the support where its needed throughout my programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
When i have needed help with work related to my qualification my training provider has been swift in helping.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification training has befitted me massively in performing my role as it has gave me a better understanding of the role and the work around it.
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
Yes the company offers multiple events throughout the year such as go-karting which i am attending this year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have recommended Howdens to multiple of my friends as i believe it is a good company to work for and feel the company is more then a job and looks after its employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Be confident in your application and prove your fit for the job.
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