Placement Review at BOC Gases

The Role

Role Description

Supporting the hardware team. Doing circuit modifications, supporting software engineers with hardware requirements, administrative tasks, doing some testing and qualification work

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I found everyone to be really friendly. The company treats it's employees really well. Everyone was always helpful and very welcoming.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Rated 9/10

I was generally treated very well from my colleagues. I was left to get on with things, but could always ask for help if needed.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was taught and shown how to do tasks as they came up.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Sometimes it was busy, other times I was bored with nothing to do, depending on what was going on at the time.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was sometimes given a high level of responsibilty for some work. But I sometimes felt I rarely did the same tasks as the normal engineers. I never had to design anything for example. Too much of the work was admin type things that a non engineer could have done.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Too much of the work was admin type things that a non engineer could have done. Howether I did gain some useful pratical skills in particullar soldering, fault diagnoses, scope use, and report writing.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Everyone got on really well and worked together as a team. Work got done and yet people could still have a laugh now and then

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The induction period was thorough. Although during the first few weeks I was left with very little to do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I went on a surface mount soldering course for 3 days which was very useful. I was taught how to use equipment and how to do tasks as they came up

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Many engineers started there as placement students

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The students and other engineers often went to pubs and beer festivals. Many go for a pub lunch on a friday.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

was expensive in town but more local places were reasonable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

You had to travel a short distance to find nightlife. Silsden had some ok pubs. Lots of people went to Leeds on the train but it could be expensive.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were beer festivals, a works BBQ, some people went rock climbing, robotics club, some people went cycling.

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?

none

Review 2/2 for BOC Gases

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