Supply Chain Engineering Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2024
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
Completing maintenance and fault finding on production machines within the factory. Shadowing fully trained engineers to learn from them and develop myself.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme the content is interesting and applicable to work. No day is the same in the workplace working in all different areas completing different jobs every day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt hand fitting skills, electrical skills, mechanical skills and fluid power skills. I've learnt how to use these skills within the factory to complete maintenance or fault finding on machinery.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Clearly structured with an end goal to each module. Once back at work it is clear what is expected of me and how to apply what I learn at the university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer with all aspects of work from personal issues to those within the workplace. My mentor is always on hand to lend support if I get stuck.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I cannot understate how much support the university provides. Whenever asked for support they always make the time for you.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that the qualification leads greatly into the work I complete in the workplace and is directly applicable.
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
There are lots of activities to take part in from family days, football and volunteering within the community.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great people, great place and atmosphere and a great apprenticeship programme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Do your research and really put 100% into your application as its a great place to work.
