Packaging Technology Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Getting involved with packaging projects from all aspects, working with suppliers and marketing teams.

10/10

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

Learnt about what lab testing is done and also the manufacturing processes in order to apply the knowledge to every day work

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love my job and I couldn't be happier, but it is the opposite for University I don't enjoy that side of it.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Rotations around the different teams to expand knowledge and understanding, structure is in place of what order you do these in and when.

10/10

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

Receive all the support I need, there is always someone who will help when I need it.

10/10

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

I go to University one day a week for lectures, however I feel it is forgotten by some that we are part time students so it is difficult for us to do some things. Often they are accommodating, but some are not.

6/10

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

Some of it is relevant to the job so I know more of the theory surrounding things, some of it though does not relate.

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.)

Lots of social-networking to get involved in, lots of clubs and wellbeing groups on site.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Really good company to work for and I have enjoyed every minute of working there, couldn't imagine myself to be anywhere else.

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

Do some wider research on the company to help you stand out.