Process Engineer Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Operating the Pilot Plant, manufacturing intermediates and API.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme more than expected. The team and company are great to work with/for and the work is enjoyable whilst challenging me to develop and perform to the best of my abilities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and developed a range of skills including: presentation skills, SHE and GMP awareness, LEAN manufacturing, academic skills and teamwork.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised with thorough training and induction processes, mentors and support readily available, and a good structure to how to programme is set out over the 5 years.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive plenty of support from my manager and my mentor. I am able to access support easily from both my team and people in the wider organisation. Other employees are happy and willing to support me and offer guidance with any issues I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The distance learning students receive strong support from some lecturers and the course directors but other lectures aren't as good at responding to queries from the students.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The majority of the content of my course is applicable to aspects of my role. Other topics are applicable to roles in different departments, which I have to opportunity to learn more about. Working towards my qualification definitely compliments and supports my learning in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are plenty of events department, site and company wide which provide a good level of social interaction. The events vary in type, from quizzes to volunteering days to more formal events, and are all as enjoyable as each other.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AstraZeneca is a great company to work for as they provide a supportive environment to allow you to complete your qualification whilst developing professionally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be confident in your abilities and what you have achieved so far. There are a wide range of apprenticeship programmes available at AstraZeneca so your strengths will match at least one scheme.
