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Premier Foods

Technical Services Manager Review

at Premier Foods

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Barnsley, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - 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
> To Ensure there is a robust Hygiene Management system and Pest control Management system in place to ensure the site meets expected standards of Hygiene.
> Drive adherence to the systems and work to continuously improve standards of cleanliness and pest control on site.
> Manage the day to day work of the Hygiene Department and manage skills development and PDR.
> Manages all site Hygiene and Technical contracts including laundry, pest control and cleaning chemical contracts.
> Promotes excellent communications between departments, sites, customers and suppliers.
> Promote a positive food safety culture on site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme coverage a wide array of different areas/topics

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed team management, hygiene systems and cleaning improvements. new skills being learned from a bakery aspect, along with additional and improved training

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
key dates are shared and criteria is easy to comprehend
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is happy to support with an requirements
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Any support has been given when required
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the course is good, gives exposure to areas you may not normally be involved in but that does depend on job role
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
The company put on a number of engagement events throughout the year, from sports tournaments to trips to the beach and christmas markets

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for a number of companies and Premier foods are by far the most invested in my development and wellbeing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Do it! The company is continually developing as business and its employees
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