Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

Completing NVQ, PEO & HNC as well as working along side skilled engineers on state of the art equipment on machines that enable medicine to patients across the world. From continuous improvement to maintenance Astrazeneca enables me do develop my engineering skills and understanding every day.

10/10

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

Electrical understanding, mechanical repairs and diagnostics, how to work in a team, how to improve a function and the effect an improvement can make on cost to efficiency. Put on external provider training who supply machines and equipment so i can develop my skills on there software and production lines.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very much, the programme challenges me every week. i rotate across site every 4 months to different areas of manufacturing and different jobs within different team. this is unique to an apprenticeship and it makes it very interesting every day. The mass quantity of ex apprentices across engineering also excites me as it shows the success rate and development AstraZeneca gives to support people to grow.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. I know what i am doing where i am going every 4 months, i am introduced to mentors and talked through what happens in each plant. of course it is very fluid in what is done every day and the structure can be changed in a second but the main outline of what is going to be done and how this is going to improve your understanding of engineering is known. The program has a lot of elements of learning and this is talked about and supported so it is done within the 4 years with minimal stress/worry.

10/10

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

I am supported from every angle. from mental health support to support with my learning and college work. AstraZeneca has a supported me in everything which has given me the confidence to push the boundaries and grow within my personal and professional life

10/10

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

Macclesfield College supports me to get the best grade possible, extra time on half terms and after class is always offered to get the most out of the learning and get the best result

10/10

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

qualification has elements that helps me with my role but also area that are not relevant at this time. However i fell like in the future to know these facts, these methods and areas are going to be beneficial for my development within AZ.

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.)

I am co founder of the Apprentice Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group, this group supports apprentices across the UK with common apprentice struggles and creates methods, tips and tricks, and a support network that is inclusive for all apprentices and even apprentice managers to use.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its an amazing place to work, its inclusive, understanding, every day is a different day, it has an apprenticeship for near enough anyone, the roles are amazing and the chances to grow are always shown.

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

Be you, be brave and take risks