Food Labelling Assistant Review

Enjoyed it very much, including the opportunity to work in two different locations. The work was varied and interesting, and I was given a lot of responsibility. It was brilliant to work closely with other departments so I could see how they function.

Most people are very friendly all the time and value the work I do, around the building people are polite and pleasant, it has been a very nice environment to work in.

A lot of help and support from the team and my supervisor, but also encouraged to solve probkens and look for answers myself.

Workload varied, some days very little came in, and other days I was very busy! However I always found things to do, or ways to further my knowledge.

Often my manager would be away on meetings, or very busy, and so I had a lot of responsibility, being the main contact for regulatory. I tried to solve problems on my own where I could, which was scary at first, but very rewarding.

The placement has given me a lot of confidence which i can apply to many different situations, including group work within my degree. It has also greatly furthered my knowledge on food legislation and general technical knowledge, which will benefit my studies.

People are always friendly and laughing, it is a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There was also a lot of chocolate to try, and informal events to participate in, such as cultural days.

It was well organised, I fit straight into a recognised job role, so people were always contacting me for reulatory advice, as if I had always been there! I had systems access from almost day one, so was wonderfully organised.

I had several development reviews during my time there, and the work was always varied, to challenge and develop my skills and competency.

Very appealing- they have great graduate schemes, and direct hire opportunities are also possible. It is a great company to work for, with lots of benefits and facilities!

At my location, there were not many placement students, however I did meet several people in my first location, and am still in touch with them now!

Depending on the type of accommodation, it could be very cheap, if you look for rented rooms in the suburbs of Birmingham. City living can be expensive, it is always good to look for spare rooms.Socialising can also be quite cheap, it's all about choosing the right places to go!

In Birmingham the nightlife is brilliant, there is something to suit all tastes in food, drink and music.

There was a gym to join, with classes before, after and during work hours. People also regularly met up outside of work to go to the cinema or for food.