Food Science Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I review specifications for ingredients used in FMCG and talk to suppliers. This involves ensuring specifications are up to standard and that the ingredients we are using are safe for consumers.

8/10

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

The following skills have improved: social skills, interactions, listening and independent learning/figuring things out. I've also learned how to use machinery applicable to my role in our pilot plant.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's very engaging, hard at times but I enjoy it very much, even the social aspects.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel that there is a lot of structure in place from my employer and the University.

8/10

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

Lots of support from people in the workplace to support my development and learning as an apprentice.

9/10

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

Lots of support.

9/10

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

I feel that it is quite relevant, informative and useful in my development as an apprentice as the learning helps me to better understand the procedures which occur in the work place.

9/10

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.)

Plenty, there's yoga, running, general fitness, a gym, football, netball and so much more.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

All the people there are very supportive and I really love the work environment and work ethic.

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

Tell them what you're passionate about in relation to their business and the role you're applying for.