Quality Improvement co-ordinator Review
at Premier Foods
Degree Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Cornwall
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I am the quality improvement co-ordinator responsible for representing technical on major and minor projects. I create and amend HACCPs resulting from these projects. Organise and run production trails for ingredients and packaging. Plus I am responsible for managing the pest control contract, delivering improvements and audit compliance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It has been very enjoyable the lecturers are great and really helpful. The university is really beautiful and in a lovely location.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained confidence in dealing with situations and the pressures of new challenges. I have developed research and problem solving skills. Plus gained a wider knowledge base of the wider food industry.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well run and organised with taught weeks planned out in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Work have to been very supportive allowing me time to study weekly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university has been very supportive and made arrangements for additional learning support throughout the apprenticeship. Plus lecturers and library staff are always willing to provide advice and support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
As mentioned earlier it has helped to increase my confidence, and I know write more detailed and structured reports. I also have the skills to investigate and find alternative solutions which I can bring to different situations.
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
Yes there are many volunteering opportunities, well being support groups and some sport activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Premier Foods is a great company to work for, they are supportive, they look after their workforce and invest into new technology and new product development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Be honest and provide information on skills and achievements you have and how these can be utilised and applied within the food business.
