operator Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.6/10

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

operating machinery, stripping and rebuilding change parts on a changeover. making sure data is accurate. working within GMP guidelines. adhering to HSE guidelines

7/10

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

yes, due to having little to no knowledge of what I was coming in to i have be given the opportunity to learn new skills every day

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

the education felt harder than what was needed to fulfil this job role as well as the education provider being fairly poor

4/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

everything felt like it was all over the place and meetings were left until last minute with failry little communication

4/10

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

when required my employer helped the most giving me time off line to complete my studies to help complete my apprenticeship

8/10

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

only certain teachers wanted to help out some made it feel like you couldn't speak to them without them questioning your work rate and ability to listen

5/10

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

I have a lot better understanding of my health and safety rules and other legislations and why we do it however my course didn't cover much else that I use day to day

5/10

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.)

not that I'm aware of in my role however I have never gone looking in to it

5/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great place to work with friendly staff, if you show willing to get involved and learn you will benefit from being at AZ, any help you need for your apprenticeship they will do there upmost to help.

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

be confident with your answer and learn the golden rules as it will help you answer the questions being asked