Chemical Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

Currently, I work with Homecare in making capsules, and solving the issue of capsules sticking together after being made in the Port Sunlight factory, which has led to numerous complaints across unilever, as well as some injuries to consumers who have tried to pull apart capsules which are stuck together

My people skills have definitely improved, as I have been exposed to people of different backgrounds and cultures, especially in this rotation I have seen the best way to bring people up to speed on the current job after recently joining, which is a difficult process that I haven't experienced before

At the moment, it's one of the best parts of my life, for my age I feel extremely accomplished, and proud to be at Unilever. For the current rotation I have never been more mentally challenged and pushed in order to deliver the project. I think I couldn't enjoy it anymore than I already do

The project structure is supreme, I have a large network of support from both peers who are also apprentices, to supervisors who are encouraging the growth of both myself and graduates who are at a similar level to me. i think there is some room for improvement, but currently I'm very happy with it

An unquantifiable amount. My line manager has been invested in my mental health which has been of huge benefit, especially in the past year when lockdown has been so tough, as previously stated I have great relationships with other apprentices and peers, as well as mentors for each rotation who show interest in where I am, how I am and what I am up to

I feel like the support is adequate, I am given reasonable delays for my coursework submissions, should I need it, and the University seems invested in my wellbeing as a student, I feel like sometimes there is a few issues where a faster response would help, but given the condition of the staff currently with redundancies this can be forgiven and understood

I feel that the qualification helps me to understand better the technical conversations taking place around the workplace, where generally the mentors and those who have been around me have years of experience, as well as a masters degree or more qualifications, which means I lag behind, following the completion of the qualification I feel I will be closer to the same level and hopefully more comfortable in similar roles

There are multiple, the most prominent is the choir, which many of my colleagues are a part of. Every Thursday the team I'm currently in has a virtual Pub Quiz which has a specific theme each week, which is good, and at Christmas the team had a murder mystery game virtually

Yes

I could talk about this subject specifically for hours, and have recommended Unilever to many of my friends already. The company, to me, makes me feel valued, and as if my work is important to the wellbeing of the company and of the consumer. The work to reduce the carbon footprint and produce commercially whilst still being responsible is one of the most impressive things, especially because the progression is the morally right and responsible things to do, for my own future

I would advise the candidate to research around the company, and the rich history of the company, who they'd be working with and their experience, what they'd be working on. The most important part would be to not lie, and be themselves, as it is hard to work somewhere while pretending to be someone you are not