Paul
"My main reason for joining AstraZeneca and the Apprenticeship scheme was the opportunity to work with equipment and machinery while still allowing me to further my education"Before starting at AstraZeneca, I attended Tytherington County High School in Macclesfield, and gained 11 A-C grades in my GCSEs. At the age of 16, I applied for the AstraZeneca Engineering Apprenticeship. The first year of the Apprenticeship was based off site at a training centre learning basic engineering skills. The next three years, I worked and trained on-the-job alongside technicians as part of a team in various departments including manufacturing plants, labs, warehouses, and packing facilities. During this time I also carried out an NVQ2 and 3 in Engineering Maintenance and a National & Higher National Certificate in Mechatronics at Stockport College. I then worked for five years as an Engineering Technician within the Bulk Drug Department putting all the skills I learnt during the Apprenticeship to good use, whilst at the same time learning lots more! At that time I was also selected by AstraZeneca to study part-time for a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechatronics at Manchester Metropolitan University, where I gained a First Class Honours. My current role is as a Plant Engineer, having the engineering responsibility over a number of packing lines. I manage a team of Engineering Technicians who repair breakdowns, carry out testing & calibrations and preventative maintenance. Another important part of my role is ensuring the area complies with all health & safety legislation. I am currently working towards gaining Chartered Engineer status with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. I enjoy the challenge of not knowing what my day will bring and being able to adapt my skills and knowledge to solve problems as they occur. |
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