Placement Review at B&Q

The Role

Role Description

My daily duties were Organizing the system storage of material, Maintenance in the supplies writing down any damages there may or may not have been, keeping stacking and the dispatch of supplies in smooth functions.I'd do any task the manager asked me to do that day, Supervise the warehouse tools and heavy machinery. If anything was wrong or damaged I'd follow it up with a Documentation So there was evidence.I'd clean up any spills or dirt and if i was one of the last to leave we closed down the warehouse.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

To some extent it was a struggle as I'd never worked or done any other job like this but after training and working and the support from the manager and colleagues I found it really enjoyable.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I wouldn't say family but they supported me at work, Helped me out when i was in need

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was quite surprised by how much support hey were giving as they didn't seem to impressed on my first day, they made my job more enjoyable

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was always busy as I'd have to to maintenance and everything Aswell as the duties my manger and supervisor set, but I'd rather be busy than standing around

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a rather alot handling supplies and deliveries ect and my colleagues let me handle most of it so i learned more.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Defiantly something I'll never forget, Probably could do with touching up when it comes to it but yeah i learned a rather alot especially about machinery

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was never dull but not a big laugh but the colleagues would joke around whenever they needed a laugh, or they'd be daft in the bathroom section while they had no work which was always funny watching act like fools

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

100% seamless I was always busy with either tasks maintenance or deliveries and checking supplies it was planned out very well.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

as they normally hire people who are already highly trained it was different for them aswell as me I had alot of training and extra hours while i worked everything out they even did it out of work hours just so they could keep me and teach me everything they had to offer.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I'd defiantly go back especially if most the colleagues are still there,it was a really good job so i'd consider it in the future.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There was only one other student but he only worked 2 weeks As he didn't like how much work there was but he was an alright lad, The colleagues on the other hand we had a good social scene.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not too bad, could have been better as the pay wasn't good but I enjoyed my time there and money wasn't a problem luckily for me.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i never got out much but when I did the nights were amazing can remember most night outs, Even if we weren't drinking just went bowling it was still a great laugh

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I visited a few other Warehouses around the region on my days off, Could have been more but i was busy enough with uni and work so it didn't really effect me that much.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

If a B & Q warehouse will hire you Then take it even if you don't like it atleast you can say you tried, I know not many warehouses do hire but there is still some who do and you learn loads of new skills and make wonderful friends.

Review 5/6 for B&Q

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