Operations Degree Apprentice Review

by Nestle

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 in a training academy role where i manage site complinace training, the site induction and apprenticeship schemes alongside creating training packages.

8/10

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

I have learnt many new skills: communication skills, presentation skills, computer software skills, project management, budgeting, confidence and many more. These have helped when training and coaching others and how to deal with difficult delegates and presenting to groups. This has helped with my confidence in and out of work.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme now that i have settled into a role which i may go into full time once my apprenticeship has finished. I enjoy the levels of ownership i get and responsibilities. The objectives that i recieve strech me to achieve my best and go above and beyond.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme in the first year wasn't very well structured, it was made as we went along. From this the second year seems to be more organised. This was due to us being the first on the scheme and it wasnt 100% ready. All sites are also not aligned on the programme.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have received a lot of support from my employer. At work i have 2 mentors one who is in the executive committee. He helps coach and guide me into how to becom a successful leader and manager. I also have mentor support from my previous line manager and my current one.

9/10

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

We get a little bit of support from our lecturers but more fomr the main contact of the university. If we ahve any queries or problems we can contact him and 9 times out of 10 he will get back to us the same day with a helpful response to our question.

7/10

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

It helped alot, there were some modules that werent relevant such as sales and marketing but most were helpful.

8/10

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.)

Recognition committee nestle runners social club local teams

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good benefits, good development, good people management and support

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

Be yourself