Eden apprentice engineer Review

by Arla Foods

Rating

6.3/10

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

Eden Engineering Apprentice carry out daily routines and respond to breakdowns as required further more use the ppm data base to complete ppms as required

7/10

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

I have developed existing skills and also learn new ones i have been sent on training courses to operate machine such as IPAF course i have also done specific PLC training.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

overall the course is good however the college resourses seem disorganised and overstretched. i enjoy the day to day workings of site.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Arla Foods?

I feel valued by the engineering department and am fitting in well with the engineering team. I have been given some projects to get on with.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The course does follow some structure however there does seem to be some confusion between the training provider and the company. This seems to be more down to the training provider.

6/10

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

Although i have an assigned training and development advisor i have no communication with him further more when he does turn up to site i get no prior warning.

4/10

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

I recieve good spport from my employer my manager is always avaliable for me to speak to if i have a problem and they are resolved quickly and to a helpful resolution.

8/10

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

I had to supply all my own tools for the job this cost alot also when travling 250 miles each way to college per week the expences can take a while to clear.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I am unaware of any oppotunites outside of work it would be something that i would like to get envolved in if it were offered to me. there were activities avaliable through the college

5/10

9. Would you recommend Arla Foods to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Arla are a good employer who care about there employees they are willing to invest in training and send you on courses to gain industry reconised qualifications.

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

Dont get too worked up over the online tests, the interview assessment day can seem daungthing by research the arla brands before the day and just do your best.