engineer Review

by Unilever

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:

As a focussed improvement engineer I am tasked with maintaining the process plant. This includes routine, preventative maintenance as well as small process improvement projects.

9/10

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

I have vastly extended my skills as an engineer, learning both mechanical and electrical skills which not only help in work, but outside of work too.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed the programme, getting to meet people I wouldn't normally have the opportunity too, and also going on multiple team building and work related courses.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Work related was very organised, however college related was poorly organised

7/10

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

whenever I needed support, I always got it.

10/10

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

my training provider was good but not always organised (college)

6/10

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

The theory behind the job is what makes me understand it and perform to a high level. So I believe the qualification is very important to help me better myself in my role.

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.)

Yes, always networking events with the technology companies that provide us with our equipment.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great worldwide company to work for with a lot of opportunities, good share scheme also.

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

Work hard and try to express external experiences that are relevant to the job role when applying.