Digital Manufacturing Technician Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: January 2025
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
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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
Going on production lines, remotely operating on different software's to fix issues
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I think my programme is the perfect way of me developing a range of soft skills and core skills that can build my overall experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have improved my communication with other employees within the company, and have gained an experience of a working enviroment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme has been well structured with how my days work, the teams I will be interacting with as well as how my college work has been organised for me to get through.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My employer provides me with training with what I need to learn as well as supporting with introducing me to important stakeholders.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider has provided good learning and support in getting through my college work, additionally I could receive extra training sessions on the course that will come more towards the end.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification will be useful for how I interact at work with stakeholders and my knowledge in a technical space.
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
Being in the apprentice scheme, there are social activities that are made to get everyone interacting and having fun outside of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
By joining this company, you are having a global impact on patients worldwide, working for a good cause and paving your own career in the best way possible and gaining many experiences.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Applying for this company will give you learning into how we provide for our patients and how big this company really is.
