Paper machine mechanical team leader Review
at Saica Paper UK Ltd
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
In charge of mechanical Maintenance of the paper machine and finishing end
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Learnt a lot in work where as uni studies I’d say I have not learnt much relevant information in regards to maintenance, mainly all based around design
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Average
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Given study data to complete work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
University support and content delivery has been poor, but some good lectures’
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not much relevance to maintenance
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
Done running events,
Play football and paddle through work
Play football and paddle through work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Saica Paper UK Ltd to a friend?
No
Why?
Very poor pension, other companies with similar roles have better pensions
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saica Paper UK Ltd?
Be a hard worker and take on as much knowledge as possible and learn the process
