Science manufacturing apprenticeship Review
at Syngenta
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Science
Huddersfield
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
As a science manufacturing apprentice, your day to day role is never the same. The majority or time you are shadowing experienced colleagues, in a science manufacturing environment. The job is predominantly a control room and laboratory based role, operating one of the advanced plants on a Top tier COMAH site. This is a very unique and interesting job, in a very renowned industry.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship programme is extremely rewarding, with great prospects and a guaranteed job at completion of the apprenticeship scheme. There is a great team of apprentices, site staff and college tutors to get along with. I enjoyed all aspects of the job and the plentiful opportunities you can get involved with. Speaking to friends and family outside of work also made me realise just how great a job with syngenta is.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Throughout the apprenticeship, there is a structured program that aims to develop not only job relevant knowledge and skills, but also character development. The 3 year level 3 college course, plus other qualifications (NVQ, IOSHH etc) are delivered by industry experienced tutors, and the in house learning on site is organised so the apprentice gets an opportunity to work with all site functions and meet all 400+ site employees and 400+ site contractors. There are several team building weeks away with syngenta, plus visits to the other UK sites and training facilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From the offset, there is a well structured plan for the whole apprenticeship course, and regular meetings with managers help keep you on track and identify any extra help you might need in certain aspects. It is a challenging job role, there is a lot to learn both on site and with your college/other qualifications, but having the facilities and tracker systems to plan your work structure is really beneficial.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Continuously, you are offered support from both your managers, and other staff on the manufacturing site.
unlike a lot of other companies, there is an apprentice dedicated office block, which offers support staff and learning facilities. The managers are dedicated to deliver your apprenticeship scheme and the support they offer is brilliant, whilst also making sure you can work independently.
unlike a lot of other companies, there is an apprentice dedicated office block, which offers support staff and learning facilities. The managers are dedicated to deliver your apprenticeship scheme and the support they offer is brilliant, whilst also making sure you can work independently.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The massive Syngenta Huddersfield manufacturing centre is home to some of the companies most knowledgeable scientists and engineers, our employees are extremely supportive and always offer support or technical advice when needed. The college and other qualification hosts are very keen to deliver their training to the best quality and offer continuous support through one to one meetings and online reviews.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The several qualifications you gain from the apprenticeship are specially selected to deliver industry relevant training, which is relatable to the work environment and job role. The college level 3, NVQ qualification and IOSHH courses help relate what you are learning to your job and can be related to your day to day role.
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
ThereThere are several team building weeks away with syngenta, plus visits to the other UK sites and training facilities, such as an outwood bounds course, visit to windsor and grangemouth syngenta sites, visit to CATCH plant training, visits to farmers to understand how our work effects our customers. Syngenta offers plenty of social discounts and encourages employee suggestions for what else they can offer.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Syngenta to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This is an extremely unique experience to get involved with the massive operations at one of the biggest chemical science sites in the UK. The job is extremely rewarding and the company offers many benefits to employees. Huddersfield is a site with big prospects and huge investments are been made, buildings new facilities and delivering new projects, it is an exciting time to get involved with Syngenta.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Syngenta?
A keen interest in science is essential to the science manufacturing role. Act professional and do some research into what syngenta do and stand for as a company. There are many apprenticeships syngenta offer, look into which role works best for you. Try attend some career events syngenta are attending and speak to the syngenta apprenticeship managers and syngenta apprentice representatives that attend these.
