Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Review
at UK Atomic Energy Authority
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Culham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
-Placement work, carrying out required training within specific areas
-Gathering work evidence for portfolio building
-College work
-Gathering work evidence for portfolio building
-College work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoy the variability of the program
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed multiple different machining/ electrical hands-on skills and knowledge to go with it
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Occasionally unclear of future plans and layout in terms of placements/ number of placements
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Help always available and easy to reach
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Assessor really helpful and easy to contact
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Not always specified to job roles understandably, still good to develop wide range of different skills in short periods of time
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
Plenty of availability for extra opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UK Atomic Energy Authority to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, employees come first and are very well looked after, multiple areas to discover and be involved in/with, learn a wide range of skills and knowledge
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UK Atomic Energy Authority?
n/a
