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Food Industry technologist Review

at Premier Foods

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Consumer Products/FMCG

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
reviewing process and completing validation on products and process, running factory trials with dual supply ingredients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I feel I may not be getting great help and support from my team, making delays in my career progress.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Running factory trials, using the correct machinary to conduct testing on finished products.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Receive review and support from my mentor and tutors, get study week dates and timestable in good time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
there is plenty of people I can go to for support in other departments
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
room for growth, support and fun
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
n/a
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