Apprentice vacuum processing technician Review

I clean/test/process to ultra high vacuum levels parts that will go onto research systems, such as accelerators like the LHC at CERN, CLARA (our onsite accelerator) and ESS.

I've learnt so many new skills, not just with regards to vacuum and vacuum technology, but with life skills in general

I enjoy it very much, I find a great level of satisfaction from knowing that my work makes a difference to science research, as well as that it has taught me how to become better in many different ways as a professional worker and a person.

I would say that it is very well structured. The support network from my training provider is great, as well as the on the job support from my line manager, senior management and fellow employees.

I feel that I have a good level of support

They are always reachable by emails and often I'm able to schedule in meetings. I feel very well informed.

It isn't all applicable fully, however, I woulod say that the vast majority of what I have learnt has been transferrable in one way or another.

Yes, there are all sorts of residentials that come up. There are also exercise schemes and casual organised things that happen (such as football every Tuesday being an option).

Yes

It is a very relaxed and interesting place to work that allows you to become a better person in terms of professional skills, as well as interpersonal skills. It also allows you to feel involved and accomplished with the large scal research that happens.

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