Mechanical Maintenance Technician Review

by Solenis

Rating

10/10

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

Carrying out maintenance on a daily basis, to keep the chemical production plants on site running. Working on a wide range of equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, valves, motors and other company specific equipment.

10/10

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

Learned many new practical skills for the maintenance of mechanical equipment such as overhauling pumps and the setting of mechanical seals, laser aligning equipment, lifting and slinging, MEWP license, scaffolding training. As well as other skills such as teamwork, independent work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the programme a lot, I have made a lot of new friends and learned many new skills. Coming straight from school I have gained a lot of confidence and have learned a lot about how life works and the world of work.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme was well organised, I had clear milestones and deadlines to meet for the qualifications that I was carrying out. I also had a lot of support from people at work when I needed help with work for my apprenticeship.

10/10

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

Throughout my apprenticeship I have received a lot of support from my employer, I felt like I could go to anyone that I work with and ask for help if I ever needed it.

10/10

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

The training provider I was with provided enough support to help me when I was working towards my qualifications.

10/10

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

Some of the things that I have learned through completing my qualifications have helped me perform better in my role.

10/10

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 social events and apprentice networking events to get involved with.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Solenis to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good company to work for and the apprenticeship allows you to learn lots of new skills and meet new people while also earning money.

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

Be confident, talk to everyone, make new friends, do extra-curricular activities, work hard.