Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Product Design
Sheffield
Review Submitted: July 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
I am learning to become a kitchen sales designer through their apprenticeship programme. I have been learning all of the companies systems, while building my knowledge on the products and getting to know the customers too. I will soon be learning how to use CAD to design kitchens to build my knowledge on design.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed my customer service skills further by communicating with our customers at the depot. I'm looking forward to learn new skills involving designing like the use of CAD.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I'm yet to have my first visit with the training provider, but my initial interaction was a positive one, offering their full support too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because of how welcoming, friendly and supportive everyone is. Every ones here to help one another succeed which is essential for an apprentice to learn and excel.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Be yourself.
