Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Rotated around several parts of the site working on different parts of the manufacturing on pharmaceutical drugs aimed at different health problems.

7/10

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

Yes, I have learnt mainly the process of how Zoladex drug is produced and all the different steps required to make it.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it as there is a lot of rotation and chance to show me and work on different skills, so it doesn't get tedious.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised with different apprentice days on offer, however, with coronavirus it has made rotation harder so I will remain in the same area for a prolonged length of time.

7/10

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

I have fairly regular meetings and whenever I have troubles or need help then I can ask and receive help.

8/10

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

I have monthly meetings and keep contact with my training provider, and am aware that I could seek help whenever I wished to.

9/10

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

My role doesn't fully match my role but some areas do help.

4/10

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.)

There are apprentice events and chances to socialise outside of work with your teams.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an extremely well run business that take great care of it's apprentices and also has very good wages compared to other apprenticeships.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

Be confident and make a good impression.