Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.7/10

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

Day to day roles include tasks such as working on projects along side different people in different parts of the factory, such as improving a certain piece of equipment.

9/10

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

Yes, whilst working I have gained 2 level 3 qualifications thus far and have also had a lot of internal training within the company

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is nice working in such a big environment because of the many different types of people you meet and make friends with.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Nestle?

I feel valued by nestle most of the time however we work in a factory with many many people so it is quite difficult to be recognised unless you put in the work.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel as if our programme is well structured and planned out

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Our tutor is always available, either email or call. We get good guidance and assistance if needed but we are mainly left to do the work ourselves

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We have weekly review meetings where we sit down and discuss things such as improvements I can make and improvements they can make too.

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary meets my costs very well, the salary is great

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are many different event held outside work such as apprentice away days where we go to a different environment and get all our work together for review

7/10

9. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As it is a good company to work for and there are many opportunities

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

Be confident in the interviews and always give examples when asked a question such as "show a time when you have been a team leader" give an example to back up your point.