Data Science Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Port Sunlight
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.8/5
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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 currently work as an ML engineer focusing on demand forecast improvement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Working in my current team has helped me develop strong skills in Python and Databricks.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Yearly rotations facilitate a diverse range of experiences.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular catch ups with my career sponsor where I can voice any concerns I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
There was originally some disconnect between the qualification and my role, but this is no longer an issue on my second placement.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Working at Unilever has given me a wide range of skills that will be useful for a range of different career paths.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
If you're more technically inclined, finding opportunities to develop technical skills can be challenging, but they do exist if you look hard enough.
