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AstraZeneca

Engineering Maintenance apprentice Review

at AstraZeneca

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Congleton

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
Working with processing machinery and operators, fixing breakdowns on machinery or packing lines as well as regularly scheduled maintenance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program. meeting new people and the role is very enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes. teamworking, communication and problem solving skills. being able to work alone and asking for help when needed.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Organised at the start, with people moving jobs organisation lacked as well as the assessors moving jobs. Made it unclear on what work was required ect.. but all cleared up after a while.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty. always there if i need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
plenty. always there if i need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification gives a basic understanding of the mechanical, electrical and instrument work which will be required in the role. the programming behind machinery is taught.
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 there are plenty of networking events, as well as classes for activity.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work is enjoyable and the teams are easy to get along with.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Ensure you are switched on and focused at all times. do not apply if you arent prepared to work your hardest.
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