Engineering Apprentice Review

Item: Engineering Apprentice at Unilever
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Unilever

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Gloucester

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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - 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

My role in mechatronic maintenance has me maintaining and repairing various machines in walls Unilever to improve the performance and productivity of the factory.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Being a mature Apprentice I hope estly feel like I've hit the lottery. After each and every unit I cleared with the University I was able to demonstrate that skill in company and complete jobs successfully that I was unable to attempt before hand

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Upon starting my apprenticeship with Unilever I have learned the fundamentals of what it means to be a good engineer such as mechanical and electrical problem solving techniques that I will take further into my career.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

I'm grateful about how the structure of the course was aimed around being a mature apprentice with a family and that I was able to complete my units in blocks rather than being away from home for 6 months.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I receive plenty support from my mentor and apprentice Coordinator who conducts monthly reviews and helping me complete my apprenticeship as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

Any issues I have with the work or assignments we have been given by the university is quickly addressed with extra study classes provided if needed.

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 I am able to use everything I have learned through my training provider over the year within my company at Unilever. I will continue to develop my skills further having the fundamentals to make me a better engineer in the future.

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

I am currently involved in a golf society at work

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Honestly, I believe that Unilever is one of the best companies that I have ever worked for and my only regret is not discovering them sooner. They have given me the opportunity to help do my dream job.