Commercial Graduate Review

My experience at Premier Foods so far has been extremely positive. The onboarding and induction process has been engaging and has given me a strong introduction to the business, its culture and the different functions that contribute to its success. A particular highlight has been the opportunity to visit a range of Premier Foods' Distribution, Manufacturing and R&D facilities across England. This has given me valuable insight into the scale of the business and a much better understanding of how different areas work together, from product development through to manufacturing and distribution. I have particularly enjoyed meeting colleagues across the different sites and learning more about their roles and experiences. It has also been really nice going through the whole process alongside the rest of the graduate cohort, getting to know one another in a personal and professional capacity. Overall, it has been a really enjoyable start and has made me excited to continue developing my knowledge and experience throughout my scheme.

As I am still in the early stages of the graduate programme, my main focus so far has been completing the onboarding and induction process and developing a strong understanding of Premier Foods and how the different areas of the business operate. I have particularly enjoyed the sites from a commercial aspect seeing the various concepts turn into in-store execution.

Everyone I have met has been approachable, supportive and genuinely interested in helping me learn and develop. I have been encouraged to ask questions, share my thoughts and get involved wherever possible, which has made me feel like part of the wider business from the beginning.

I feel that the overall compensation package is very competitive, the pension scheme, annual leave and employee discounts are particularly valuable to me, alongside the support provided for travel, accommodation and meals during the induction period has been amazing.

Even at this early stage, I feel the graduate programme is providing me with a strong foundation for my future career. The induction has already given me exposure to a wide range of functions, sites and people across Premier Foods, helping me develop a much broader understanding of how a large FMCG operates.

The support I have received so far has been excellent. From the beginning of the programme, everyone has been extremely welcoming, approachable and willing to help. The Early Careers team are a credit to the company, they have provided a really well-structured induction and have been consistently available to answer any questions or provide guidance when related. I have also felt very supported by my line manager and buddy, who have all made an effort to check in with me and help me settle into the business. Having different people to turn to for advice and support has made starting my career at Premier Foods a very positive experience and has given me confidence going into my first rotation.

My work-life balance has been excellent so far. I have found the working environment to be very supportive, with a good balance between getting involved in the programme and having time outside of work.

My experience of the culture at Premier Foods has been extremely positive. From the beginning, everyone I have met across the different sites and functions have been friendly, welcoming and approachable, which has made it very easy to settle into the business. There seems to be a genuine emphasis on collaboration, supporting one another and giving people opportunities to develop

Premier Foods has demonstrated a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. From the experience so far, the culture feels genuinely inclusive and welcoming, with everyone encouraged to be themselves and feel valued.

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Yes I would definitely recommend Premier Foods. The graduate programme offers great development opportunities, a supportive culture and exposure to a wide range of areas across the business. Everyone has been extremely welcoming and it has been a really positive experience so far.

The role has matched my expectations extremely well. The opportunities for development, exposure across the business and supportive culture discussed during recruitment have all been reflected in my experience so far.