Laboratory scientist Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Port Sunlight
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work with supporting claims within the hair category. I research how different products affect different hair types and how different hair types act in different conditions. I use a range of equipment and methods within my research. I work both lone and within a team discussing and analysing results.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme very much. I have one day a week in which I use to do my academic work but with the other four days in the week I am on the job learning lots of new skills I would never be learning from university alone. I enjoy having new tasks to do daily as it challenges me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to use so much equipment and methods for analysing different hair types. I have also learnt how to analyse data from many different data sets which has helped with my university studies. I have also learnt more time management skills and sticking to a deadline which has helped me a lot.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well organised. I have a line manager who constantly helps me with my work and gives me structure and challenges me. The university side is well structured as I know what I need to do each week and it is well planned out and easy to understand.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a large amount of support from my line manager not only with work but also university. He will help me if I ever need help with my research and will always guide me in the best direction. He also supports me with my university work giving me time to study for exams and giving me time to complete my work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university give us lots of resources to learn from which helps greatly. They also help and answer emails very quick and are always at hand to help. We have many opportunities to show what we have learnt through quizzes, assignments and exams which we are supported with during revision.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The university course helps me understand my job role better. As it is a chemistry degree it helps me understand the chemistry behind the bonds within the hair and the chemistry behind the products used on the hair. It also helped me understand how equipment should be used and looked after properly.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are many social teams that you can join doing things such as sports or creative activities. There is also a gym onsite that you can join which holds group classes. There is also mental health support such as meditation classes that you can join. There is always activities to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is a great company. It has so many different opportunities throughout the company allowing you to experience so many sectors. You will learn so much through the different areas about things such as hair, skincare, oral care and laundry as you move through the apprenticeship. It is an amazing opportunity.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Stand out from others! Come up with innovative ideas and involve yourself in the interviews. Make sure you are yourself and relax as it can be a long and tense process. Listen to others ideas and develop on them to make yourself stand out from others and learn about your role and degree before the interview.
