team leader Review
at Arla Foods
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations, Supply Chain Management
North Tawton
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
I got my apprenticeship Through Arla success factors. i was currently a cheese technician with the prospect of going for a team leader job. I had previously applied and was not successful due to experience, after this i did push for the team leader level 3 apprenticeship through my yearly dialogue but then found it on success factors and signed my self up with discussion with my line manager and team leader.
My role as a cheese technician was to make sure standards in my area were exceptional, that we hit our KPI & OEE scores with the daily job of making cheese and analysing the data from cheese sample to make changes to the product to make sure we made the best product at the best quality.
My role as a cheese technician was to make sure standards in my area were exceptional, that we hit our KPI & OEE scores with the daily job of making cheese and analysing the data from cheese sample to make changes to the product to make sure we made the best product at the best quality.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It endless knowledge and skills you learn and even helps you open your mind set to see things in different lights as a team leader and My tutor is always there to assist or help in any way i need.
For example a few bits i have had to have assistance with is when assignments come out they are in professional terminology and you think you don't deal with it, so how do you answer it.
My tutor will ask me what i think it means and il explain and she will say so you do help towards it or do it just write what you do.
For example a few bits i have had to have assistance with is when assignments come out they are in professional terminology and you think you don't deal with it, so how do you answer it.
My tutor will ask me what i think it means and il explain and she will say so you do help towards it or do it just write what you do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and built on the following,
1. terminology
2. how to read rooms
3. emotion intelligence
4. safe guarding
5. breaking down problems
6. communication
7. decision making and prioritising jobs
8. time management
9. managing budgets
10. helping towards company strategy
1. terminology
2. how to read rooms
3. emotion intelligence
4. safe guarding
5. breaking down problems
6. communication
7. decision making and prioritising jobs
8. time management
9. managing budgets
10. helping towards company strategy
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
we have a online and face to face meetings once a months, followed by 12 week progress reviews.
the modules are set so you learn skills and knowledge to address the next module with confidence, we talk about the module in the monthly meeting before we finish to complete the assignment so we are well prepared.
the modules are set so you learn skills and knowledge to address the next module with confidence, we talk about the module in the monthly meeting before we finish to complete the assignment so we are well prepared.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is great they give me all the time i need and covered travel expenses to attend meeting, Taw valley is filled with great colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and skill to help you if you get stuck and will always make time to assist you.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider always start are meeting with how to reach out what support they offer and how we can report any issues and if we believe we need more support from the company they offer to reach out for us.
I have never had to do this as Arla and taw valley have been brilliant, i have regular contact with my tutor to see how Im getting on, if i need assistance and a general wellbeing check in,
I have never had to do this as Arla and taw valley have been brilliant, i have regular contact with my tutor to see how Im getting on, if i need assistance and a general wellbeing check in,
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training has helped me gain the knowledge and skill to succeed in my interim duty manager role and when i have catch ups with my tutor we always have a catch up with what went well, what i need help with and if i need any advice.
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
i get involved with the companies social football on Tuesday nights on a 4d pitch, i have been involved in arranging xmas parties, shift socials.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arla Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
arla is a great place to work,
Great pay
yearly pay rises
great benefit's
great culture
Great pay
yearly pay rises
great benefit's
great culture
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arla Foods?
get a job and take advantage of the endless training and programs available to help you improve and upskill yourself.
I have been here for 7 years and I'm currently on a interim duty manager role, where im not at the level of the duty manager but the company is giving me the training and experience to get me where i need to be.
I started at the bottom on a six month temporary contract and got offered a job when one came up i worked my way up every level with the training and courses offered.
I have been here for 7 years and I'm currently on a interim duty manager role, where im not at the level of the duty manager but the company is giving me the training and experience to get me where i need to be.
I started at the bottom on a six month temporary contract and got offered a job when one came up i worked my way up every level with the training and courses offered.
