Engineering apprentice Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Work on various tasks and jobs within the factory to gain skills across all aspects of electrical and mechanical engineering.

7/10

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

I have learnt many new skills across each unit throughout the apprenticeship and developed them further within the workplace.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

On the whole it has been a great experience.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The first 2 years were very structured and clear deadlines and schedules were set, however since a change in management, the apprenticeship has become a bit lax.

6/10

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

My employer has offered me good support and colleagues within the workplace especially have taken a genuine interest in my learning.

8/10

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

When at the training centre, support has been okay, however away from it communication has been limited.

6/10

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

It has developed my skills and allowed me to enter the role I am going to be filling.

7/10

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.)

There is a social club in which I partake in some trips / events organised.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Run a well respected apprenticeship programme where all aspects of engineering are taught and developed.

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

Be self motivated and make sure you’re receiving the support you need to develop.