Food Professional Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Working as a product developer on innovating projects. Daily tasks evolve around making food samples, tasting food samples, working with suppliers and working with an international team.

10/10

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

I am learning time management skills, commination skills and how to be adaptable and agile. Also learnt level two food safety.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the company culture and the values this company has. Everyone is really friendly and very helpful and great mentors. It exceeded my expectations. I really enjoy working here and being part of the team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The University course is well structured. I have not spend long enough in the company to know how well structure it is, but from the overview they have dates when I need to go into the pilot plant but I do not know when my second rotation will be.

7/10

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

I have a Line Manager who is incredibly helpful and supportive, I have weekly meeting with them. HR have always been helpful with any questions. Everyone at work is really friendly and if they cant support me they will let me know who can.

10/10

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

University are easy to contact and my tutor is very understanding and supportive. They have 1to1 sessions offered by the library to help with course work and a lot of resources online to support too.

9/10

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

They are closely link to one another and my company is supportive to make sure if I need to do something for University that they will find me an area to work in that backs up my study and supports me.

10/10

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.)

Yes, Unilever have clubs, gym, therapy and wellbeing checks within the company.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a forward thinking company, have good morals and morale. It is a company I am proud to work for. They have a positive impact on the communities they try to help.

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

The application process is one of the best ones I done. They keep you updated and respond quickly with offers. The onboarding process is supported. Interview was well structures. Just make sure to bring your best self to the assessment centre.