Science industry maintenance technician Review

by Syngenta

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

My day to day work involves following the priority list that is given out on a daily basis which involves replacing actuators and pipework from the flanges. I also have routine jobs to complete that involve pressure testing vessels and mini tanks.

10/10

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

I have developed lots of new skills and knowledge including all of the life skills in life and the basic knowledge for the role that I will aspire to be in.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the mix of college and work. I also enjoy the multitude of aspects of work involved in my job.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised now that we are in the correct college.

8/10

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

I receive lots of support from monthly meetings with my line manager and college tutors and NVQ assessors.

8/10

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

I receive lots of support from the tutors, assessors and even colleagues at college.

9/10

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

I think it helps in a few tasks where problem solving and prior knowledge is needed to overcome a problem.

7/10

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’s lots of extra curricular activities. I even represented Syngenta in a careers event which allowed to gain more knowledge about my own company and my own apprenticeship.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Syngenta to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Syngenta cares a lot about its staff and has a lot of benefits like private healthcare and extra bonuses.

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

Thoroughly understand the health and safety involved in a top tier COMAH site.