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electrical technician Review

at Saica Paper UK Ltd

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Carrington, Greater Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 role as an electrical day technician is to carry out planned, some times reactive maintenance.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Yes I have learnt many.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
It is very well structured.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
There is a lot of support and people to go to if struggling with a problem.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
Learning new practical skills has helped me a lot becoming more confident using them and other equipment. Learning a better understanding of how stuff works.

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
yes, we have a football group that play every Thursday that i attend sometimes.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Saica Paper UK Ltd to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great place to work. Friendly people that are happy to help you when you need it. Has a safe working environment.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saica Paper UK Ltd?

That you need to be able to work in a team and have good communication skills. That you are happy to learn new skills and knowledge as it is a big site with lots within it.
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