Lean Strategic Planning Engineer Review

The opportunities I got while on placement were far beyond any initial expectation. For me it was 10 out 10 as I enjoyed the lifestyle that came with the job, the people I worked with and the type of work I was doing was very suited to my career path and development.

I was very lucky to work in a very small team which interacted heavily with a large number of people through out the business. I felt valued not just by my own team but by all the people I worked with in the wider business environment. Naturally with any large company there are moments where you have trouble interacting with people but this is soon overcame.

The support network was fantastic. Simply if you did not need help then you are left to make progress but as soon as you run into difficulty then the team are there to give advise and lend their experience to you. They also keep a close eye on what is going in case you are unknowingly running into trouble.

I was very busy most of the time but that was the nature of the job and suited my work style. There were times when the work load becomes restrictive but in those moment you raise your hand and ask for support.

I was given huge amount of responsibility. I became the project leader for the local business for the launch of a new product but I received a lot of support to help me with this

At this time it is hard to say as my placement has only just come to an end but a I now have a tool box full of life skills and confidence in my own voice.

A supportive hardworking atmosphere but with plenty of opportunities to have a joke and create and develop new ideas. Very comfortable environment to work in especially when the location of office meant that you were next door to the production line.

Very organised. Vauxhall have many years of experience doing this so the placement is very well organised but is done in such a way that you become fully integrated into your department and are a valued member of the team.

The company invested a lot of money into training in certain fields which has opened the door to a very niece segment of engineering with a huge demand.

Very appealing job prospects with plenty of opportunities to form a career path within the organisation. The company approach you during your placement year to offer part time work during your final year of university.

Bonds naturally form between undergrads in the company. In work it is very dependent on who you work with but outside of work the friendship developed and I have some friends for life now.

Very good. Lots to do in Chester and great transport network which make the place very accessible and generally very reasonably priced.

Excellent nightlife in the Chester and Liverpool. You also have the opportunity to indulge in the Chester races