mechatronics maintenance apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As a first year apprentice I have been assigned with a mentor who assigns me jobs that I will complete with a supervisor for the week or day depending on the duration of the job. For instance I have recently completed an intervention were I was given a week of jobs to complete on that line.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have improved significantly since the beginning and the time I spent in the college the company assigned me to.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the jobs I have been given and progressively being trusted more to do jobs on my own.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I would like their to be more communication for key dates between the college and work.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support and always checking on me.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My manager provides courses to improve my engineering capability.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • I have been involved with expeditions and voluntary work.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company for working in and provides a good qualification.

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

    • be efficient with work and complete it to a high standard and ask for help when needed.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

May 2024

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