Multi-skilled Engineering Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Shadowing engineers on routine engineering procedures, Breakdowns and repairs on packing machines and whole building supplies to enable life changing medicine to be packaged and sent to patients

10/10

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

Engineering practices, mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repairs, business processes and also use of software and vision systems to rectify any breakdowns or repairs

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme, no 2 days are the same and the variety of things i work on excites me each day before my shift

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very structured, on 4 month placements across site and this enables me to network and learn new things every day. I know my plan and what i need to do to become qualified and what i will expect throughout my apprenticeship

10/10

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

I am very supported by not only my employer but my manager, i have regualr check ins and catch ups to make sure i am on top of my studies and enjoying my time at AZ.

10/10

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

I have good support from my training provider, making sure i achieve the highest grade possible throughout my 4 years, i know what i will be doing each year as they give me a plan and timetable to follow

8/10

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

They give me basic engineering knowledge that enables me to develop and approach problems with a new outlook and a logical one. Learning engineering practices and relating them to the company develops not only my learning but potentially the production of the engineering team.

9/10

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 is a massive network at AZ, i am the current mental health rep for UK apprentices and the training and support in doing so is amazing, i am now involved in meetings, presentations and even filming which is challenging but very rewarding

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company that looks after its staff. Not only staff but apprentices even more, we are not just an employee number we are valued and all our voices are heard. Which is the first time i have experienced as i have previously had an apprenticeship with another employer. AZ has made me feel valued and excepted

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

Be you, AZ want you to be you and follow what you believe in. The values and behaviors set have made an impact in my personal life and i feel positive of my future but AZ offers everyone an opportunity to grow professionally and personally