Maintenance Engineer Review
at St Austell Brewery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
St Austell
Review Submitted: April 2025
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
My job involves the maintenance, repair and installation of new production equipment at the brewery. This is across the brewing and packaging departments, including bottling line, cask racking, kegging and the brewing equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my programme, as I enjoy fixing and making things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have vastly developed my mechanical and electrical knowledge, including fault finding and maintenance, as well as installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer provides me with lots of support towards my training and development, including putting me on lots of additional courses that benefit me and further improve my usefulness within my job role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive lots of support from my training provider, although there have been some times when it has been a struggle due to a lack of staff at the college.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification has helped me to develop my mechanical and electrical skills to enable me to perform my role much more effectively.
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
There are plenty of extra curricular activities put on by the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend St Austell Brewery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good employer who I feel value me as an employee.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St Austell Brewery?
Go for it.
