Technical Graduate Scheme Review
at Samworth Brothers
Graduate Scheme
Consumer Products/FMCG
Leicester
Review Submitted: February 2026
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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Samworth Brothers?
Working at Samworth Brothers has opened the door to many opportunities and experiences. During the graduate scheme I did 4 6 month rotations and since went on to progress to management roles.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
- Placement 4: Quality Assurance Team Leader, Revolution Kitchen. Managing team of two on AM shift. Responsible for setting up GMP audits on Foods Connected, creating new taste panel log and managed site pest control. Monitored complaints, nutritional and micro fails logging and trending.
- Placement 3: Raw Material Integrity Technologist, Group Technical. Responsible for coordinating TRACE network samples. Completed multiple VACCP studies and created a VACCP guide to support the team. Updated the authenticity test/trace matrix based on horizon Scan and FIIN intelligence. Coordinated the Foods Connected product check manager packaging project across sites.
- Placement 2: Process Development Technologist, Melton Foods. As a team, involved in McDonald’s and Starbucks porridge equipment set up and trials, resulting in customer approval. Co-ordinated and ran sandwich trials independently. Project management: ‘Prep Mix Standardisation’, utilising Toyota Practical Problem Solving Training, presenting findings and innovative actions to support the senior leadership team.
- Placement 1: Food Safety Systems Technologist, Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. Completed Brexit paperwork, coordinated several site critical allergen and species validations, created new visitor & contractor leaflet. Involved in the recruitment process for High Level Apprentices (2022 cohort).
- Placement 3: Raw Material Integrity Technologist, Group Technical. Responsible for coordinating TRACE network samples. Completed multiple VACCP studies and created a VACCP guide to support the team. Updated the authenticity test/trace matrix based on horizon Scan and FIIN intelligence. Coordinated the Foods Connected product check manager packaging project across sites.
- Placement 2: Process Development Technologist, Melton Foods. As a team, involved in McDonald’s and Starbucks porridge equipment set up and trials, resulting in customer approval. Co-ordinated and ran sandwich trials independently. Project management: ‘Prep Mix Standardisation’, utilising Toyota Practical Problem Solving Training, presenting findings and innovative actions to support the senior leadership team.
- Placement 1: Food Safety Systems Technologist, Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. Completed Brexit paperwork, coordinated several site critical allergen and species validations, created new visitor & contractor leaflet. Involved in the recruitment process for High Level Apprentices (2022 cohort).
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Lot of opportunity to contribute
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
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Perk Box
Perk Box
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Opportunity progress to management roles
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Mentor and buddy system available
Each rotation has a line manager
Each rotation has a line manager
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Can take time back where needed
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
great people
How would you rate Samworth Brothers initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Samworth Brothers CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Samworth Brothers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company with good people and values. They have provided me with a great opportunity to progress in my career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Samworth Brothers?
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