Material and Analytical Science Laboratory Technician Review

My role is very varied and interesting, as it changes day by day. Typically it involves following a method to complete different types of analysis. This is completed on a wide variety of instruments - meaning you gain lots of experience and are trained well, in order for you to be the most useful and helpful apprentice you can be.

I have certainly learned several new skills, improved existing skills and developed my knowledge. Skills such as communication and team work have improved immensley during my apprenticeship. I enjoy working in a team with my colleagues but this apprenticeship has also improved my confidence when i work independently. My knowledge on subjects such as quality control have improved and i know i am now a valuable member of my team.

I love my apprenticeship programme! I love the fact my job is very varied, and the induction programme ensured i was familiar with my workplace, encouraged us all to bond and make friends and the training programme was excellent. The placements are well organised and my fellow lab techs are not only very good friends but they are excellent colleagues who are always willing to help - and if it wasnt for the trining programme and induction i may not have formed such good bonds with them.

The structure of my apprenticeship is well organised yet varied in order to provide the most beneficial learning/training programme possible. I have had placements in a range of different teams within materials/analytical science and this has allowed me to explore a variety of roles and it has enabled me to explore what sort of job i would like in the future.

My employer is very supportive. I have a very caring manager who is brilliant at her job and does the most to suport us in our apprenticeship, whether this is answering any questions, organising training or dealing with personal issues. My employer cares about my job and training and reguarly meets with me to ensure i have all the support i need.

i am well supported regarding working towards my qualifications. They have provided a college course for us and support us while completing this. The college course is science based meaning that i am constantly gaining knowledge that is beneficial to me and my job role. This means i go back to work and have the ability to apply this knowledge and my fellow colleagues support this.

My qualification definitley helps me perform better in my role. My qualification is science based, particularly in chemistry, making it the most beneficial as i can then apply this in my job role. it allows me to uderstand more in my job role and i can perform better in work which is incredibly important.

There is a social/sports club hat you may join, take part in several different sports or simply pay a visit to the bar for some food. some of the activities include use of the gym, rugby, and football. You can also play bowling or pool in the social area of the club.

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AWE firstly is such an interesting and intriguing company to work for. I am extremley proud to work at AWE and this is because they are so supportive, they provide an excelent programme and really look after their employees. Secondly, they have a range of programmes and are willing to take on a range of people with different educational qualifications, meaning they make amazing jobs accesable to everyone.

The application process for AWE is so simple and easy to understand meaning it isnt stressfull to apply, so you have the best chance at protraying yourself as you arent stressed or confused. Researching the company also helps if youre looking to impress. Finally, the staff and employees on site are so friendly, i'll never forget how lovley and down to earth my interviewers were!