Multi-skilled engineer apprentice Review

Item: Multi-skilled engineer apprentice at Howdens
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

at Howdens

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - 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

I fix and maintain the machines that make the kitchens. Either on breakdowns or scheduled maintenance.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I thoroughly enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes ive further developed my whole skillbase and knowledge about electrical and mechanical engineering

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

We rotate to different sections/areas every 2 months

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

When we ask for help we receive it

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

4/5

As much as we need

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

4/5

Gives us a better understanding to the theory side of the apprenticeship

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

They do incentives. Example, last Friday we went go karting

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a very good company to work for and you receive a lot of benefits. Its also a very welcoming place and the company does look after you.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?

Be yourself.

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