Lab technician Review
at Solenis
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Science
Bradford
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
I work as a lab tech for Solenis. My role involves testing chemical products that the rest of the site makes so things like polymer and solvents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love working at Solenis and it has given me the confidence I needed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, in this role I have definitely improved on my team work skills and developed and early understanding of the working environment. I have learnt lots of new skills and had new experiences that will help me with my career.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think the structure for the apprentices is great here at solenis, there’s a lot of support for apprentices and overall I think it’s a great opportunity for young people like myself.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
our employer gives us lots of opportunities to do diffrent things here at solenis, so things like visiting schools and showing people outside the business what we do. I always feel valued and supported by my colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
our training provider is great, they really know what there doing and there always here to keep me on track. The teachers are always on hand to help on anything that anyone is stuck on or doesn't make sense. I never feel unable to ask for help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel the qualification perfectly enhances my 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
Yes, we have town hall meetings, these meetings consist of questions that are answered by our CEO [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] anyone can ask these questions and hundreds of people. We also have a sports and social club, an onsite gym and there’s always a night or team building event to attend.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Solenis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel supported and valued in my apprenticeship and will hopefully enjoy a long career at Solenis
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Solenis?
Apply, apply, apply!
