Quality Degree Apprentice Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Quality checks and completing food safety procedures

9/10

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

Learnt new skills on how to complete quality checks and what a quality check is and why it is important.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying it a lot, it is a new environment for me and I am enjoying this learning experience.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

University side is very structured with set dates and times so I always know when what is to be completed, this mimics what I do at work

8/10

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

They are very supportive, I feel like they are looking out for me

10/10

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

Lots of support provided from the university, they have been very helpful and accommodating.

10/10

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

They are providing me with a lot of background knowledge that I can transfer into my role as when I started I had no prior knowledge so it is helping my workplace confidence.

9/10

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.)

We have team social days/ events and we have networking events as well across the UK.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a supportive environment with many benefits and plenty of opportunities for future development.

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

Be yourself! Nestle like individuals that can play to their strengths so don't be a fake version of yourself as once you begin working you can't hide it. Be confident and always push for more opportunities.