Science industry maintenance technician Review

by Syngenta

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My role is to maintain all types of pipe work and general engineering on a certain plant that I’m based at.

10/10

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

I have learnt lots about team building and overall heightened knowledge of compentence in engineering. I have also learnt about all types of seeds preservation and chemicals including physics.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it very much so far and am excited to get back on site after I have completed my college course.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised and strucitered as I know what I have to do for a good further role in the company.

9/10

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

At the moment I just receive basic support as it is not as needed at college

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support where it is needed.

8/10

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

I feel that this course will help me extensively in the understanding of my role at work.

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.)

Not that I know of yet.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Syngenta to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a modern company who treats everyone well with lots of support wherever you go.

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

Give your cv and present yourself well