CPT Apprentice Review

by Syngenta

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a CPT (Process Manufacturing) Apprentice. On a day to day basis I run meetings highlighting work to be done, charge materials need for the process, help to sign PTWs (Permit to Work), setup processes such as distillations and reactions and monitor them.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt lots of new skills in a short amount of time. I have learnt the chemistry aspect of the products we make. I have learnt practical skills using tools such as making and breaking joints the correct way. I have built on skills i already had such a people skills and communicating. I have also progessed my education by completing Level 2 and 3 NVQ and a Technical Qualification at college.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy work alot. I enjoy being in my work environment as everyone is supportive with my learning and wants me to progress while also having a good laugh with me.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Syngenta?

I feel Syngenta have invested in me to be a future employee and havea long career at Syngenta.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My program is structured well and is seperated into year 1 where we do 6 weeks on different plants and get an overview of each product. We also do mini placements in the first year where we look at different departments around site. We also complete our level 2 NVQ in year 1. In year 2 we do 9 month placement on one plant and we complete our level 3 NVQ.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I recieve sufficient support from my tutors at college and NVQ assessors explaining things to me when extra help is needed.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My manager helps me alot with my written work and with the work on plant. Any problems I have he has no hesitation to help me and guides me ensuring I am making progress. Extra tutition has also been organised which is a massive help.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I am paid very well for an apprentice and I am aware of how my pay will progress to becoming a qualified CPT.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is quite alot of good engineering based companies for apprenticeships around Huddersfield.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Syngenta to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great work environment where you can learn new skills with good benefits program.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Syngenta?