Technical Assistant Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As I am currently in my first year I am moving round areas in the technical team. I have been in labelling and am now in regulations. Day to day, I keep an eye on mailboxes, pick out information from various different sources of information that may impact coop etc.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have definitely learnt new skills and developed existing ones. Some examples of these are time management, communication skills and confidence.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am absolutely loving what I am doing, I am learning so much. Everyone is super lovely and is always happy to answer any questions I may have no matter how stupid they are.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I personally think really well, especially after a recent restructure we have had

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots! I have weekly one to ones with my manger and mentor but they are always happy to support whenever I may need any help.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Quite a lot. I have my 12 weekly meetings with my training provider to check up on us, we are also able to email at any time if we need help with any thing. There are also teams meetings between our uni blocks for us to have the opportunity to ask more questions.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • 8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • I don't know if there are classed as extra-curricular but there are often activities on and network groups that I am able to join. I also have the opportunity to go to professional networking events.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I personally find it such a great place to work, the opportunities we have and the fact that everyone is just super lovely!

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

    • Make sure you look at the history of the co-op and what it stands for, as saying why certain work that co-op does resonates with you is super important. And also just be yourself

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Manchester

March 2025

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