Level 6 Packaging Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

My role as a level 6 packaging apprentice means that I am involved in numerous lab tests to ensure packaging can be qualified and move onto the market. These lab tests I complete look at functionality, quality assurance and ecommerce testing.

8/10

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

I have learnt many skills such as presentation skills, time management, increased confidence when in meetings with team members/suppliers. I have also learnt so much about how a large worldwide business operated and all of the different sectors involved in allowing the company to prosper.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme so far as each day I am able to learn something different and exciting at work. I am increasing my knowledge both in packaging, professional skills and I am able to meet lots of amazing people due to my programme.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured, giving me allocated time to complete university work one day a week. This allows me to keep a work, life, university balance.

8/10

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

I revive lots of support from both my line manager, and mentor, while also having a very supportive team at work. I am able to ask many questions, get support of university work and also receive weekly catch ups for any queries I may have.

9/10

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

The support from my university is good, however it can be hard to contact people at times, due to peoples busy schedules and due to the fact I am far away from the training providers location.

7/10

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

I feel I am able to learn new ways of thinking and concepts that I never considered before, and this allows me to look at the work I do in everyday life, and see new ways of working and solving problems.

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.)

I am part of an onboarding team where I am able to help out at events. I am also able to go out with my team for social events as well as socials with other apprenticed at my work location.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an extremely exciting and interesting environment to work in with so many great opportunities. The company also is extremely supportive and welcoming to new starters.

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

Be confident and do some research into the company values/the work that they do, show how you would fit with these values and how you could add to them. Also ask questions.