Apprentice Laboratory Technician Review
at Premier Foods
Degree Apprenticeship
Chemistry
High Wycombe
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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 in the lab running different analysis on food products to find the metal or nutritional value
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the atmosphere and the sense of help when I am stuck
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My confidence has developed and my understanding of how chemistry is able to be applied has severely improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I have set days for my studies and experience days
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get constant check ins and lots of help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
It takes a while for them to get back to me when I ask questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
the applied chemistry when I am in the lab is slightly different to what I am learning, however in terms of projects and method developments, it is very helpful
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
we have an extra curricular which is more informal than to do with work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good way to get into the starting points of careers
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Listen to other colleagues stories of what they find worked for them and try to incorporate that within own lives
