Water Treatment Engineer Review
at Premier Foods
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Chemistry, Environmental Science
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Looking after the ETP and carrying out biology checks. Looking after cooling towers and steam boilers via chemical dosing and titration analysis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying my current program as The program i am on is offering a wider range of biology knowledge relating to my Effluent treatment skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, i am strengthening my current skill set, although i am still learning a lot of other new skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good support and relief from my day to day duties to give me time to do my coursework and assignments etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Much better once gained. It will allow me to progress my career further in Wastewater biology.
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 although not attended any as of yet.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very friendly and warming environment, and a good place to work in general with an excellent rate of pay.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Go for it, its currently the best company i have worked for in terms of work/life balance, pay and company benefits.
