Engineering and Technology Summer Intern Review

I worked in Moor Lane within the Innovation Hub in the Central Manufacturing team. I spent most of my time looking at automation and robotics within the context of manufacturing.

I have learnt to be agile, adaptable and have developed confidence in a working environment. It is really good to get some experience in a corporate setting because you cannot get this from university.

The tasks I was given were not essential/critical however I was given the trust to develop the task the way I felt was best. A huge positive to speak with - and learn from - staff from all over the business.

I received consistent support throughout and was able to access more or less depending on what I needed. My team were very considerate and great at incorporating us into the business.

The company generally has a corporate atmosphere however it is dependent on the day and how many people are in the office and who. As you'd expect there are a range of personalities but generally there is quite a thorough and safety-focussed culture (which has positives and negatives).

I found my internship really valuable: I learnt and developed many skills that uni cannot offer, I met some great people throughout and have gained a different perspective of the industry. I have really enjoyed my time: but you get out what you put in.

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Put in the effort to speak with staff around the business because you can learn so much from them and almost everybody is really approachable. If there is a certain area you want to work in then ask about and often you can make it happen.