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Nina Lewkowicz-Spinola — Manufacturing Apprentice

Name: Nina Lewkowicz-Spinola
Job title: Manufacturing Apprentice
Employer: Bakkavor
Qualification: GCSE / 2 A LEVELS / BTEC
Salary Range: 20,670 – 23,670
  • What advice would you give to someone thinking of pursuing this career?

Regularly show initiative, keep learning, and take on new challenges to advance your career as there are many growth opportunities from Manufacturing with the necessity to always be willing to improve

  • What’s the best thing about your job?

The combination of involvement in improving processes in the factory and collaboration with different departments to deliver these improvements.

  • If you had the chance to do it all over again, what would you do the same / differently?

I would continue to be eager to learn about the industry and strive to document my learning and project work in a more organized manner.

  • Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

In five years, I envision myself in a leadership role, specifically in management, with enhanced industry knowledge and extensive experience.

  • If you could give your 16-year-old self some career advice, what would it be?

I would recommend actively seeking opportunities to understand different industries to gain broader skill development while building strong relationships with mentors.