Operation Technician Review
at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Great Blakenham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Everyday brings new challenges, but as an operation technician, my main responsibility was to ensure the plant runs smoothly. The job role involves fault finding, operation plant control systems, identifying and rectifying plant issues to improve plant performance and carrying out ppm's.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Suez has developed a great learning program to help develop your skillset. There is a great team which is passionate about there job and will explain anything that you don't understand.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt how steam turbine systems work, how waste is used to create electricity. How to carry out maintenance tasks and the effect different plant equipment can have on the system as a whole.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
A clear program has been developed to give the apprentice the opportunity to make their own path and find where best suits them.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Anyone on site will happily help with anything you need support on or anything you don't understand.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
With regular check ups on are progress, there was always guidance and assistance with helping you get through the apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Suez Recycling and Recovery UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a job which isn't the same tasks everyday, it involves team work, communication and adapting the new and old issues and overcoming them.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Suez Recycling and Recovery UK?
There is no such thing as a stupid question! Showing interested by asking questions is the best way to learn here.
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