Engineer Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Attend to breakdowns anywhere on site, big or small, helping out on project work for upgrading machines, an hour or so of studying

9/10

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

I have learnt lots of new skill with the job, including expanding my knowledge to a wide range of different subjects and I have gathered lots of people skills, such as interviews, meeting and greeting new people, building professional work-based relationships and more.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme as its something I am passionate about and learning and putting into practise my skills Is something I enjoy.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured, there has been a few issues regarding college and starting the right course but it was sorted quickly and got me on track for completing the units I need to. It also offers potential for progressing through the levels of university.

9/10

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

I receive a sufficient amount of support from my employer and my manager, which has helped me select the relevant courses, helped me manage my college work and also set me up with good placements on site.

9/10

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

I also receive a sufficient amount of support from my training provider and they have always made it so I am able to ask for help and they will help me to the best of their ability.

9/10

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

My qualification has massively helped me perform in work as I have learnt the theory of why certain things are done and I have been able to apply this to my day to day role

9/10

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 a few activities to get involved with, I often am involved with going mountain biking with some of the lads from work which I enjoy.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the support and opportunities that they offer is really good and as an employee, you are treated really well.

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

Be confident, sell yourself at the interview and do your research on the company.