laboratory scientist Review
at Thames Water
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
i look at samples and do all kinds of analysis on them i am part of trade effluent so dealing with alot of water from large and famous companies
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i love my programme it offers something different everyday and my collegues are really nice
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have learnt to always stay vigilant and that variation is good for the results and also trust myself and the process of events
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is organised sometimes the apprenticship mentors could be more involved with you but that comes with not being n their building
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i would say an average amount im sure that if i asked i would receive a lot more but personally for me i am fine with the way it is
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
at themoment we are not at that kind of stage
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
a lot better because you constantly gain more knowledge and information that helps in the role you are doing
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
there are many clubs you can join yet here in the lab i have seen none
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a very open place and many different job secters you would never get bored
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
stay vigilant and you can do it
