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AstraZeneca

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review

at AstraZeneca

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
Maintenance of processing machinery, test equipment, tools, fault finding and breakdown cover.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, communication and teamworking skills have improved. Fault finding skills have been developed.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty. Always supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots. Always provide when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Many factors are included in my role and link to the qualification, similarly many do not such as design and CAD 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.)
4/5
Yes there are. sports and other events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work. If someone is willing to work hard they will enjoy it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be prepared to work your hardest if you want the job.
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