Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have had a very enjoyable and insightful year.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel extremely valued by my colleagues, both within my immediate department and in the winder business. Would score higher, however some of the higher management take undergraduates for granted.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Any help needed was given in a constructive way to allow me to learn and undertake my role.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always have activities to undertake that are engaging. Sometimes however I have been overloaded and struggled to manage the workload.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Full ownership of projects and processes, presenting to a high level.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Transferrable skills gained will set me up well for university and beyond, and if I return to a manufacturing environment, the technical skills gained will serve me well.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Sometimes unprofessional/old fashioned management styles by production managers, however generally good.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement scheme, with a large number of undergraduates across all 3 sites, has allowed a very good community feel to the year, and with the training and handover events provided the placement year has been well organized. My roles and responsibilities are also clear and well defined, and gave me scope to improve upon them.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Invested in a GM problem solving course, and courses such as safer driving etc, however, more detailed training in some processes could have been given.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduates get involved in a lot of activities, however the graduate scheme isn't as well organized as the undergraduate, and is prone to role changes at short notice.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Huge social scene with 77 undergraduates in total across 3 sites, with most of the undergraduates house sharing, and frequently organizing events outside of work (mostly un-official, some work organized).

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • House prices are reasonable, however the area isn't fantastic.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife within Luton is poor, however you do not need to travel far to find good nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The undergraduate organized social events were good, however there is not a lot happening in the immediate local area.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

June 2016

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