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Edward Crysell — Apprentice Mechanical Technician

Name: Edward Crysell
Job title: Apprentice Mechanical Technician
Employer: Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
Qualification: Level 3 Mechanical Operations Engineering Technician, Level 3 Mechatronics Engineering Technician
Salary Range: £25,000
  • How did you end up in this job?

I heard about this job through some family members, and applied through the MARS apprenticeship page.

  • What advice would you give to someone thinking of pursuing this career?  

Work hard and keep trying, the industry isn't the easiest to get into, but to work as hard as you can to achieve a career in the industry

  • What’s the best thing about your job?

Having the freedom and support to decide myself where I want to improve/specialise, and what the best path is to get there.

  • Where do you see yourself in five years time?

In a full time, engineering role within this company, working towards the next set of qualifications i.e. degree level