Automation and Controls Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

In my my day to day role I help out with the reactive and proactive maintenance surrounding the sites Electrical and Controls Equipment. I also undertake in projects that are Automation and controls in nature and help with the commissioning of new equipment.

8/10

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

Before starting this apprenticeship I knew very little about controls, automation and the environment in which they are situated. However through proper mentorship with dedicated colleagues I have vastly widened my knowledge of controls and automation systems.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

9/10

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

The training provider is very committed in helping their students with any problems they may be having regarding on site or on campus.

9/10

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

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.)

This is limited

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that the combination of support from the training provider and the knowledge passed on to me from my on site mentors has proved my time on this apprenticeship to be beneficial

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

I would say that you should convey your interest in engineering in any way possible wether it has been fixing a bike or helping your dad build a shed even though it may seem like a small thing you may have still completed the work with a great deal of interest and shown a good level of craftsmanship. But you should also convey your desire to learn more about the type of engineering you would want to go into.