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AstraZeneca

Engineering Technician Apprentice Review

at AstraZeneca

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Maintaining and reacting to breakdowns on specialist equipment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy the nature of the job and the company that i work for

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt most, if not all of my engineering skills through this

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
it is organised to a certain level but lacks some college organisation
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive plenty of support wherever needed from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive a certain level of support but in some areas it lacks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This helps me as i can understand the basics and then put them into practise 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.)
3/5
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work, providing great opportunities to develop yourself whilst offering a great sense of pride, knowing you are helping sick and ill people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Ensure you present yourself properly and speak the truth
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