IG Equipment & Systems
by Air Products
Best Student Employer
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
4.3/5
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
5.0
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The Culture
2.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Could not have asked for a better year! Work was dynamic and diverse. There was not a day that i found boring.
5/5
You feel a member of the team and the company. Work is valued and used by the company which means you can see your work go towards something!
5/5
Management on all levels were incredibly friendly and supportive. Everyone is friendly and happy to go above and beyond on anything you're struggling with.
5/5
Very busy. Work was dynamic and diverse so it was always exciting. New projects crop up all the time which add to buzz of doing the already exciting work.
5/5
A lot! Was eventually tasked to lead projects and investigations. Managers give full support and help during this.
5/5
Both technical and soft skills have been developed significantly! Working at a company is completely different to uni but the skills developed get your mindset into a routine which will certainly be beneficial at uni.
5/5
The Company
Fantastic! People are very friendly and happy to help any time (no matter how much you bother them). There's a great social atmosphere and fun that's been had. There is a diverse work force and a great respect for one another. Even though I was an intern, my opinions, thoughts and comments were always valued and respected. Senior managers are also very approachable and happy to have a chat about career advice and experiences.
5/5
Very well organised! Very well structured and very good communication!
5/5
Air Products really invested its time and resources in me. The amount of training and support given has been incredible. Technical training is ongoing throughout the year (even though) I'm an intern! Other training like root cause analysis and safety training is also easily accessible.
5/5
Flexi Time
Sports and Social Club
National Travel
International Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
5/5
If the opportunity is available it would be my number 1 choice!
5/5
The Culture
There's a fantastic graduate community. Social events happen usually every other week. There are Christmas parties with the whole office; a good place to bond and network.
5/5
Living in Surrey is quite expensive, but for a year its not too bad.
2/5
Nightlife in Hersham is non-existent. However, like i mentioned before, there is an incredible graduate community and there are regular socials in Clapham and Surbiton, not too far from Hersham.
1/5
3/5
Details
Placement Year (10 Months+)
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Legal/Law, Manufacturing, Material and Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design/Industrial Design
Europe
June 2017
