Manufacturing apprentice Review
at Nestlé
Level 3 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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
I update operating procedures, work on the new computer programme we use to track machine performance, maintenance work on the plant and miscellaneous tasks such as ordering signs/boards etc for the site. I also go to university with my apprenticeship for a week at a time every few months.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme as there is a wide range of different tasks I am given the chance to do. Also, if I like or am particularly good at a task I am given the chance to do it more and could end up in a job role that involves it, your role isn’t set in stone essentially.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
My computer skills have improved, skills at using hand tools, conversation skills, planning skills, learned how the majority of the process of the factory I work at is done.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The structure could be better, I could know more what I need to achieve and when by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Everyone is supportive, sometimes I need to talk to specific people who can help me to do something and all are happy to help even if they are not in my department.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They are always happy to explain something I don’t understand on a task. I am set reasonable amounts of time to submit, with regular reviews to check in on progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It gives a good understanding of everything that goes into food manufacturing. One example is food safety, how and why food and drink products are processed in different ways such as baking, frying, sterilisation.
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
Not really activities, however there are masterclasses on for apprentices and graduates to attend such as how to deal with stress.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nestlé to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A good employer that cares about their apprentices and their development and wants to see them succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nestlé?
Work hard, it is a difficult application process but it is worth it in the end.
