Apprentice Engineer Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As an apprentice engineer I work on both mechanical and electrical jobs with my mentor and on my own. I am at college 1 to 2 times a week working on my qualification and the rest of the week I am gaining practical experience on site.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed and improved my mechanical and electrical practical skills.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my programme, I am learning a lot and gaining a great qualification.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very well organised with a great theory and practical balance.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer provides great support. My line manager and myself have regular catch ups to discuss my progress.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My training provider provides a great amount of support. I have a catch up with my training provider and manager every few months.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • My qualification helps me perform better in my role because I am learning things about my job all the time and putting my theoretical knowledge into practice.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • There are plenty of extra activities to get involved in through work including open days.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • AstraZeneca is a great place to work and it is a brilliant place to build your career.

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

    • Make sure that you know and understand the values of AstraZeneca and apply for the career you could see yourself working in for your working life.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Macclesfield

May 2021

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