Customer Finance apprentice Review

by Premier Foods

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

10/10

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

Yes I have learnt lots of new skills, and the finance team are always willing to go out of their way to help me.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy what I am learning as FMCG are very applicable/tangible in everyday life.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As I am the first finance apprentice management (and my team) are extremely supportive and flexible. I have set daily tasks, as well as fun projects to work on/help with.

10/10

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

I receive support from and wide range of willing colleagues who are approachable - however they can be busy.

9/10

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

Although they set you up well initially, they expect you to know exactly what needs to be done - making you feel out of your depth.

5/10

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

What I am learning is very applicable in my day-to-day job.

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.)

Premier Foods employees are very sociable - there is always an opportunity to have fun outside of work e.g BBQs, dinner & drinks and sports.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I like the facilities, the staff are friendly and helpful and I actually feel useful and enjoy my job.

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

- Be enthusiastic - actually sound interested in what you are talking about - Be friendly - go out of your way to talk to others (however you can still be shy and friendly) - Work to the best of your ability - try to impress people and constantly raise their standards of you