Apprenticeships are very important to food and drink manufacturers. They are a great way to get into the industry and many employers consider them to be a great way of attracting talent to their business.
Every year at the Community Partnership Awards, the industry celebrates its top apprentices.
This year’s winners …
Apprentice of the Year
Sam Roberts, Unilever
Sam is a fourth year apprentice engineer, based at Unilever’s Trafford Park manufacturing – the home of PG tips, Scottish and Lyon’s tea. He was nominated by his managers for his exemplary work ethic and his dedication to his role, seeking out every opportunity to learn and better himself and putting his new skills and fresh ideas to good use at Unilever.
Runner up
Sam Ward, Nestlé UK & Ireland
Sam is currently studying for his Electrical Technical Certificate in the final year of his four-year Engineering Apprenticeship at Nestlé. He was nominated by his colleagues for his impressive attitude to his work which distinguishes him as one of the rising stars in the business. He is continuously highlighted by his managers as a role model for other apprentices and has been described as “an asset to the factory and a leader of tomorrow”.
Highly Commended
Rob Boyle, United Biscuits
Rob has been undergoing his Technical Coordinator Apprenticeship at United Biscuits’ (UB) KP Nuts factory since 2009. Rob was nominated by his managers, not just for his skill, but also for his commitment to his role and his attitude, which they consider excellent.
Lydia Cebreiro, Nestlé UK & Ireland
Lydia joined Nestlé in 2011 on its HR Apprenticeship Programme as a Recruitment Coordinator. Due to Lydia’s progress and impressive ability to handle a range of tasks she has also taken on responsibility for supporting the Training and Learning team. Lydia has received recognition throughout the business not only because she delivers the highest standards in her day to day role, but also because of her enthusiastic and results focused attitude which her team has benefited from.
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