Multi-skilled Engineering Apprentice Review

by Premier Foods

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Multi-skilled engineering doing mechanical and electrical breakdown maintenance and preventative maintenance on food process plants and machines.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Milling, turning and hand fitting techniques. Electrical theory and vast variety of engineering skills.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work that I do and find a lot of the knowledge interesting.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Premier Foods?

    • I feel Premier Foods value me as a good asset to the company.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Have had a few issues with structure and organisation.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I receive a good amount of support from college.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The engineers I work with are always able to help with my learning.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Pay is exceptional for an apprenticeship.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good work environment, colleagues and pay.

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

    • Be prepared to learn a variety of skills.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

May 2018

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