Apprentice Packaging Technologist Review

Item: Apprentice Packaging Technologist at Premier Foods
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

at Premier Foods

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering, Business Operations

Ashford, UK

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

I mainly work in the admin building. On a day to day basis, my tasks include filing QIRs, approving artwork and joining meetings. Otherwise I may be found in the factory observing trials and looking into material quality issues. This has been difficult due to covid.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy my programme as the content is interesting, and the people at the company are all very friendly and welcoming.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

yes. I have developed my communication skills, and in the 8 months I have been here I have learnt a lot about the manufacturing industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

Mainly, my programme is organised. However, there have been times where I have been slightly left in the dark, but I believe this was mainly due to Covid.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I have a good mentor who is very willing to help, and my HR Representative is always very supportive.

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

4/5

My work based learning coach is very supportive as are my lecturers. However I do find some more supportive than others.

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

4/5

I think over time it will become more clear how the course information links to my job, and I am already making connections between the knowledge I am learning and the tasks I am performing in the work place.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

2/5

There is a social club which I have not joined. Nothing is happening at the moment due to Covid restrictions which have been in place since I joined in September.