lab scientist Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Chemistry
Port Sunlight
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.2/5
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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
Lab based work with statistical analysis and project planning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed it very much
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Planning skills, laboratory practise skills, project planning, presentation skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The university had some hiccups in planning but overall the process was well structures and planned.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The employer was very understanding and helpful in all circumstances.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They were very helpful but some lecturers were quite poorly organised
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The university was rarely connected to the work that I complete at my work but some areas like presentations and writeup helped me a lot in work.
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
Yes there connected societies that are formed and organised by colleagues, like climbing, football, running and many more.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Just give it a try and embrace your strengths
