Science Manufacturing Technician Review
at Solenis
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Bradford
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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!
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
Overall I enjoy my role in the company as I find my day to day tasks interesting and always different. My day to day involves running and controlling the different plants on site
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program I partake in at work, as it allows me to always improve my knowledge and skills relating to my job and role in the company
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills whilst on my apprenticeship, such as the running of plants via the DCS system, or the hands on experience outside interacting with the plants
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
As an apprentice that worked through the covid lockdowns I feel as if it is a very well structured and ran program, with all required support from both work and college
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all support I require from work if I feel it is necessary, with many people I am able to ask in the circumstances, such as managers or apprentice managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Whilst in college I was able to get any help I needed via talking to tutors or course managers and felt they were always willing to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualifications help me to perform better in my role as it gives me background knowledge and technical explanations to the equipment and processes I see at work
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
At solenis we have a sports and social club with monthly offers for the staff, including apprentices
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Solenis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a well rounded company looking to bring younger people into the industry through a well ran apprenticeship program and giving all support asked for from the apprentices and personnel
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Solenis?
expect every day to be different when at work, and that it may look daunting when you first turn up and see the plants, but it comes around easy and quick enough.
