Multi-skilled engineering apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I am a maintenance apprentice this involves carrying out PM (Preventative maintenance) activities on the packing line. Whenever a breakdown occurs I'm involved in repairing the line to get it running with minimum downtime but also looking at preventing it reoccurring.

9/10

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

I've developed a variety of new skills such as machining and welding which are practical skills. I'm currently studying my HNC and making progress to completing my Level 3 NVQ.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the responsibility of working on the lines and helping towards improving performance.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Other than the qualifications, the learning is down to the individuals when in the workplace.

7/10

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

My engineering manager provides me with support whenever I need help getting certain criteria done for my NVQ.

9/10

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

My engineering manager provides me with support whenever I need help getting certain criteria done for my NVQ.

9/10

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

All of the work done in the NVQ is relevant to the workplace as it is evidence I've gathered from the jobs I've done. In the HNC you can relate a lot of it to the workplace in the assignments.

8/10

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.)

No.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Nice environment to work with good people.

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

Be honest about your knowledge of the subject, admit when you don't know the answer.