Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On a day to day basis I have to plan factory trials for new and developing products , I interact daily with the operations and planning teams to understand what the challenges are and what potentials solutions can take place ,On most days I have to do product analysis on trial products to give a clear picture of the performance of the product

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt to improve my communication and planning skills , with working with many different departments .This has also allowed me to become more confident in my job role . I have developed my computer bases skills and systems through the job role , I have also been given the opportunity to work with companies on new technology which is looking to be used in the future .

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed learning about how the technical part of the food industry operates learning many new skills through the programme , The programme has given me the opportunity to work as an individual as well as a team, I feel the programme has met my expectations and exceeded this is in certain areas

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Bakkavor?
  • I feel I am valued by Bakkavor as since finishing the apprenticeship I was offered a permanent position , I feel my work is appreciated by my manager as I work extremely hard to get positive results , For customer visits I get recognition on how the product is and what can be done to Improve the product

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I feel the programme is organised with the modules involved are split out and relevant to my job role , It also allows the suitable amount of time and study as well as take time out to review the modules completed . Overall the programme is well organised by the group and would recommend this to new starters

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Once at the college I received a lot of support from the tutors and got advised during the sessions , I did not received any problems , however once off the campus I had minimal support where I had to complete the work / I tried calling the tutors on many occasions I found it difficult to get in contact with the tutors

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I feel I received a lot of support from my manager and senior manager who understood what the course involved . I received good support from the group HR team and talent advisory team who kept contacting me once in a while to check on my progress , In general the business had a great attitude to training people up from my personal perspective

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary offered was very good for an apprentice so I had no complaints about the salary . The travel cost is not to bad for me as I live locally to the business . Special costs like hire cars are payed for by the business which is great when you have to go to the customer for a product review which can take a couple of hours to get there . The travel costs can also be put on expenses when travelling for business use

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are initiatives available outside of work however these are not sometimes communicated very well by the internal HR teams . I lived locally to the campus so I had the luxury of going home at the end of each campus day . Some apprentices came from other side of the country where they were give local accommodation as well as travel expenses all sorted and payed for .

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Bakkavor to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a big company with a range of opportunities who are keen to grow people and help them reach their potential . There is a range of different apprenticeships ranging from 1 year to 4 years giving young people a good opportunity to develop there skills from an apprentice to a manager in a short space of time , The people at bakkavor are helpful and friendly giving it a good atmosphere to work in throughout the year on days and nights


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bakkavor?
  • Don't be afraid to give your honest opinions on where you can improve as a person as well as your own skills . Be confident on assessment days don't shy away from a task ,Try and become a leader on group activities listening to other people and being decisive in the decisions you make. Be polite as politeness goes along way when interacting with suppliers and customers . Do some research into the company / site / job role you are applying to understand if this is the right site for you


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

East Midlands

March 2017


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