Packaging Technologist Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Research
Merseyside
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
The position is rotational based where you will be moved around the company to experience many different aspects of the job such as Lab testing which i am in currently.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have been enjoying the programme a lot as they make every effort to get you involved with tasks you find interesting whilst also offering new opportunities to you.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt several new skills such as how to operate in the business as well as improving professional skills working with different aspects of the company.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is quite well structured with plans for your programme explained at the start with every effort to tailor the programme in some way to yourself.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have recieved lots of support throughout the programme such as with with University as well as through out my day to day. Everyone is very freindly
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive a lot of support from our provider through weekly catch ups as well as with the welcoming atmosphere as everyone in the company will try to help you in whatever way they can.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel it has helped me greatly in understanding the finer details of the role as well as how to operate within the company.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are several networking events and senior leader talks offered to employees throughout the year and can be viewed when convenient through recorded sessions making these called easily accessible no matter your work load.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
From what I've experience so far its a extremely welcoming company with a extremely helpful and friendly workforce who will make you feel part of the team.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
When applying for a position make sure you let them know what you are interested as if they can they will include it in your programme. Such as how i am now involved with the prototyping team.
