Manufacturing Apprentice Review
at Nestlé
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
York
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Factory life in food production. Involved with the shift pattern and able to experience hands on learning. 20% off the job to do University work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love the hands on learning, friendly staff with everyone willing to help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Working as a team, networking, problem solving, training, food safety.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, have early contact with your university tutors, have a factory mentor to help with any problems. From the get go they want to know about your progression preferences.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support from my employer, weekly progress meetings, allows time off for 20% off the job to do University assignments. They push you because they want you to succeed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They reply with quick emails, if you are struggling with deadlines or assignments they are more than help to help. Able to go to Lincoln University 3 times a year for practicals.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well structured. I can use what I've learnt at university and use it in my workplace daily. Using practical and theory based learning to provide a well rounded food production understanding.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
With joining during Covid, there isn't this element here which is a shame. So I'm not sure if this will be picked up again in the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nestlé to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company for progression, able to navigate your own path and really friendly working environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nestlé?
Be positive in your interviews, be yourself and don't stress too much about the assessment centre, because they just want to bring out the best in you.
