Mechanical maintenance apprentice Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

To carry out mechanical maintenance on production lines on site. Whether that be reactive or planned maintenance.

8/10

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

HNC in mechanical engineering PEO in machining, fitting, welding and fabrication.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy working as a team. Nestle help progress our skills as much as possible.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Nestle?

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Beginning of the programme on site was not very structured as we were not on a specific shift. However this has changed for recent apprentices as they've been assigned mentors. Support is always available from technicians. I'm given lots of responsibility which has improved my ability.

8/10

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

In the first year we received a lot in terms of mechanical skills. Since coming on site, contact with the training provider has been limited to reviews with the assessor however if needed they're available via phone or email.

8/10

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

Support is always available from managers and mentors, if I have had any issues I've only had to approach them and they've helped straight away.

9/10

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

I'm happy with my salary.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

8/10

9. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?