Manufacturing Apprentice Review

Factory life in food production. Involved with the shift pattern and able to experience hands on learning. 20% off the job to do University work.

Working as a team, networking, problem solving, training, food safety.

I love the hands on learning, friendly staff with everyone willing to help.

Very well structured, have early contact with your university tutors, have a factory mentor to help with any problems. From the get go they want to know about your progression preferences.

Lots of support from my employer, weekly progress meetings, allows time off for 20% off the job to do University assignments. They push you because they want you to succeed.

They reply with quick emails, if you are struggling with deadlines or assignments they are more than help to help. Able to go to Lincoln University 3 times a year for practicals.

Very well structured. I can use what I've learnt at university and use it in my workplace daily. Using practical and theory based learning to provide a well rounded food production understanding.

With joining during Covid, there isn't this element here which is a shame. So I'm not sure if this will be picked up again in the year.

Yes

Great company for progression, able to navigate your own path and really friendly working environment.

Be positive in your interviews, be yourself and don't stress too much about the assessment centre, because they just want to bring out the best in you.