Formulation Scientist Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.5/10

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

Batch making of formulations. Very repetitive work.

4/10

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

lots of hard and soft skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Poor management. No clear goals. Poorly ran. Nothing to strive for after the scheme.

2/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very poorly organised, tuition pay issues between work and the university yearly. When moving departments some managers are unclear on what to do with apprentices.

1/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is there when needed

7/10

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

Full support

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Almost no chemistry background needed to make formulations

2/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

9b. Why?

Yes - for the free degree, No - very poorly ran scheme, work side of it is very boring, little reward

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

Apply for the experience and how good it looks on your CV