R&D Technologist Review
at Premier Foods
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Lifton
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
Developing new products for ambient FMCG - kitchen sample work, reviewing with a range of stakeholders, completing nutrition profiles, working with flavour suppliers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to: develop products, interact with a range of stakeholders, excel skills, time-management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured - good communication between company and provider, great scheduling and prior knowledge of timetables and deadlines with provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots. 20% of working week dedicated to apprenticeship. Colleagues constantly on hand to help me learn
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots. Always on email contract, regular progress reviews, weekly tutorials, can submit draft work for feedback before submissions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company culture, interesting products to develop, good progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Be yourself, do your research of company values, think long term with the company
