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Job Title: Manufacturing Support And Shop Operations Placement Student

Overall Rated 7.7

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

Role Description

Keep track of many of the key measures of the production line, and run reports with these measures. Worked on projects to better the throughput of the line, better safety, and introduce a new product.

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

Rated 8/10

I was exposed to a number of areas of manufacturing, thus making my placement varied and challenging throughout the year

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

Rated 7/10

All in all, I felt valued and trusted by my collegues and superiors

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

Rated 9/10

Support was always available and of great help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I rarely found myself with little work to do, and if I did I could always find something to work on

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

Rated 8/10

I coordinated my main projects which brought a significant change to the line, as well as other areas of my job

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

Rated 9/10

I received invaluable training both with my job and with the various training days the company organized

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The atmosphere really depended on the people in the office, I feel that it was generally good but steps could be made to make it more friendly

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

Rated 8/10

The placement was organized very well, with a very easy takeover and good support for the students

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

Rated 9/10

The company allowed me to take whatever training I wanted, and organized training days for the placement students

10. What were the perks on your work placement?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

  • Flexi Time
  • Subsidised Canteen
  • Sports and Social Club
  • Company Car
  • Subsidised/Company Gym
  • Company Parties/Events
  • Healthcare/Dental
11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I would definitely consider a future career with the company

Other Information

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

Rated 8/10

There were never any fallouts during my placement, and we socialized out of work too.

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

Rated 7/10

The cost of living was relatively low, and the cost of socializing was in line with the rest of the country

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

Rated 6/10

The nightlife in Darlington was ok, but Newcastle and York proved to be much better

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

Rated 7/10

Various trips and events were advertised throughout my time at Cummins

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

  • The Role Overall

    ★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • The Organisation Overall

    ★★★★★★★★☆☆
  • Everything Else Overall

    ★★★★★★★☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated Cummins with a 7.7 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 56/93 for Cummins

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