mechatronics maintenance apprentice Review
at Unilever
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
As a first year apprentice I have been assigned with a mentor who assigns me jobs that I will complete with a supervisor for the week or day depending on the duration of the job. For instance I have recently completed an intervention were I was given a week of jobs to complete on that line.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the jobs I have been given and progressively being trusted more to do jobs on my own.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have improved significantly since the beginning and the time I spent in the college the company assigned me to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I would like their to be more communication for key dates between the college and work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support and always checking on me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My manager provides courses to improve my engineering capability.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
I have been involved with expeditions and voluntary work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company for working in and provides a good qualification.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
be efficient with work and complete it to a high standard and ask for help when needed.
