Apprentice Engineer Review

by Premier Foods

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a multi skilled apprentice engineer. I have responsibilities such as my own food production line, i have to comeplete my own maintenance tasks on my line and i am responsible for any improvements on the line. My daily tasks are usually attending breakdowns and assissting with any major works being carried out.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Before my pprentice, i had never worked inside a factory on production lines, i have been taught overtime how to react quickly to different and changing situations. I have of course gained my qualifications which are BTEC level 3, food safety level 2 and i am working towards my foundation degree. Working in a factory has made me alot more confident and brought me out more as a person

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working with my hands and doing practical things which is what my job is. I have been offered help all the way through my apprenticeship which is great. I enjoy learning and finding out new things, university is a challenge but very interesting.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Premier Foods?

I do feel very valued by premier foods. Part of this is having alot of responsibility, to me it shows that they trust me and are willing to challenge me. If you do good work, it is possible to recieve free cinema tickets along with free meals in the canteen.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has a good structure, i am well supported by my manager and collegues. i am being put through good training which will make me a better enigneer with good qualifications. i am allowed time each week at work to study and complete any coursework.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I am going to class my current training provider as uni of greenwich. They have good support and coming up to exams they hold lots of revision sessions which i have used. most of my tutors have been enigneers working so have lots of experience to be able to help with different problems.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer are very supportive with my training, personal health and general wellbeing. I have recently had an operation and have been well looked after.Any issues i get at work with needing help everyone tries their best to guide me in the right direction.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

For an apprentice, i am paid very well. Each year if i hhit my targets i get a payrise of approx 4k. My travel costs are around £150 a month on fuel due to living 30 miles away from work, with my salary this is acceptable.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have undergone tasty ambassador training. This means that i am an ambassador for premier foods and represent them at different events. These are events such as skills fayres where people are looking for different companies to potentially work for.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a overall very good company to work for. They look after their staff, pay well and the general atmosphere is very friendly.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?

Show lots of motivation and willing, be interested, ask lots of questions.