Apprentice Engineer Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • During the week I follow our craft on the lines, helping fix any issues we have. Most of our issues are flagged up by operators so I work quite closely with the operators too. I have college on Tuesdays too.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, always learning on the job and developing my skills while working.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is a very good programme to help younger people get into the working world.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Our structure at work is well organised, we have 6 months placements and always have something to do.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Our employers are very supportive, if I ever have any issues then I know I can always ask them.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The training provider will try to support us s much as possible.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Going to college helps me to understand the work that I am doing whilst on site.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • I am unsure if there are any extra activities.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a very good company to work for, everyone here is very friendly and helpful. The apprenticeship is a very good way of learning while getting paid, it sets up your future career.

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

    • Be confident in your skills and give it you best shot. Prepare yourself to always be learning.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

February 2019

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