Placement Year Review at Millbrook Proving Ground

The Role

Role Description

Responsible for Engine durability, validation and development in and engine dyno test cell.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great fun and learnt a lot for the future, really good experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

felt valued, given lots of responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Plenty of support, had mentoring system.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Had plenty to keep me busy, too busy at times, but paid overtime made it worthwhile.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

was given responsibility for 3 major projects within the department for an important client.

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

Learn lots of new skills for both work and life in general.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

good environment to work in, the guys are easy to work with.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well organised, lots of other placement students as well.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Had acces to all sorts of training and they were willing to train you if you asked for further training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Made loads of friends, and had great time with them.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Not too bad, was out most of the time.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Luton isnt great, but make the best you can of it had some awesome nights becasue of the company not the location.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

had opportunitys to get involved loads, got involved with help for heroes and involved with a schools eco race team with the company.

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?

My placement at Millbrook was really worthwile and would recommend it to any engineer.

Review 3/4 for Millbrook Proving Ground

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