Blockline Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I found my placement very enjoyable. My colleagues were very welcoming and were always keen to involve me in projects they were working on, as well as invite me to spend time with them on activities outside of work-life. I felt as my time progressed, my level of responsibility rose, however my work colleagues were always on hand to assist me should I need it.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • As my time progressed and my knowledge grew, I felt that I became more valued by my colleagues.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Assistance was always provided to me whenever I required it. All I had to do was ask!

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • At the start of the placement I did not feel that busy, and stuck more to a role of shadowing my fellow employees. However towards the end of my placement I was juggling multiple different projects, and thus found myself constantly occupied.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Initially I was not given a great amount of responsibility, but towards the middle of my placement and through to its demise, my level of responsibility grew rapidly.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My training on topics such as health and safety will ensure that I am safe at work wherever I may be, and my training on lean manufacturing will greatly assist my studies while back at university.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere in my office was very light hearted at times, but when necessary, I was expected to get my head into my work and be efficient with how I spent my time. This kind of working environment suited me perfectly.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The start of my placement seemed to lack structure and at times I did not feel particularly occupied. I felt that my placement only became more organise through my willingness to make myself heard and throw myself at opportunities which would keep me busy.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The first few weeks of my placement revolved purely around training and development, so I would say that company invested in my highly.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Were I to be offered a continuation at the company after university, I would strongly consider accepting the opportunity.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes! We ate lunch as a group every day and regularly went on nights out together in neighbouring towns and cities.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Around average. Neighbouring towns of Rugby and Northampton are not too expensive and so make living and socialising relatively cheap.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Daventry itself does not have a huge nightlife, but many neighbouring towns and cities such as Coventry, Rugby and Northampton offer better alternative.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes! I am aware of both go-karting and football societies open to all employees, as well as a annual rugby match.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

May 2017


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