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Nestlé

Lead Operator Review

at Nestlé

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Carlisle

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Lead a team of 7 operators in my plant which manufactures instant coffee
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoyable so far, but have only just started

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Learnt more on the legal side and on how to motivate, however I have just started my apprenticeship so there is more to come

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
First week seemed very crammed, not much input since but help is available
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support, they give me time of the job and new opportunities
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
When asked they are relatively quick at replying they do also have support functions like the library
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Has not changed performance so far but I have only just started the apprenticeship
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
Work have given me new opportunities and more insight

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Nestlé to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for l if you want to progress they are usually accommodating as long as you have the right behaviours
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nestlé?
In your interview think about structuring your answers and don’t panic
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