Placement Review at Rolls-Royce

The Role

Role Description

I was responsible for implementing one of the first examples of a new method of manufacture and inspection to an aerospace factory.

I worked in the office bringing working on the documentation that would underpin the new method. This often involved meetings with many different people at varying levels of seniority.

I also worked closely with factory operators to ensure that their knowledge was accurately captured and also smooth the transition between production methods.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I enjoyed to work itself - particularly because I was given the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the company. I worked at one of their smaller sites and while there are many students at Derby, my site (Hucknall) is in an extremely quiet area.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There was a good working environmant and I generally felt well valued by the team.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

It is fair to say that they expected me to 'get on with the job'. I received fairly little guidance but it was there if I asked for it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Workload can vary between departments but I would often be extremely busy. I prefer to work under a bit of pressure so this suited me well. Generally, there was a good mix of busy weeks and quiter ones.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was treated, in many ways, like just another member of the team and was expected to perform as such. I was given a large responsibility and felt valued because of it.

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

My time management and project management skills have definitely improved. The placement also gives a good insight into working methods and general practices used in industry

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My office was quite relaxed and while people worked hard, we also had fun.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

While the interview process was excellently organised, as I started late, there were a few issues at the start of my placement that took a while to resolve. Generally, most people found organisation to be quite good.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Being a summer placement, their level of investment was quite low. However, the company invests a lot into longer term employees.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The locations aren't ideal for me but generally, as a company, it would be quite good to work for.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There are many placement students from various backgrounds. The social scene in the company is generally good but working at a smaller site like I did can get quite dull.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Both housing and soocialising came at an average price.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Hucknall doesn't have much nightlife. Derby and Nottingham are, however, very close by.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There were limited options but I was generally very busy.

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?

Rolls Royce offers a challenging placement. The company is large and has many different working environments to get involved in.

Review 55/94 for Rolls-Royce

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