Process Engineer Review

by Spirax Sarco

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Enjoying it - been given a real-life project with a clear aim, which I will follow through from start to finish during the year.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very friendly atmosphere, everyone I have met in the company has been happy to help

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

    • In a production environment colleagues very busy, which meant sometimes I was left to my own devices to solve problems. Sometimes this was not a bad thing as it let me explore rather than just being told what to do.

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

    • Very busy at times, but on the wole well balanced. If work was ever short, there was always something to do

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

    • Lots - project managing for a new piece of equipment which would be coming into the factory.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun in the office, sometimes too fun! Self control necessary to ensure the correct balance, but not necessarily a bad thing. Good morale amongst employees.

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

    • Fairly well, with the occasional glitch. Very lucky to have a 'placement scheme' with other projects/training/developement activities rather than just being given a role within a department.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very well, within weeks sent on a training course.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Appealing, large global company - lots of opportunities for a graduate. Company seems to be doing well.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 6 placement students in total, frequently spent time with each other out of works time, nights out etc. Most days have lunch together in the works canteen.

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

    • Socialising probably in the mid-range. Lived at home with parents so cost of living unrealistic!

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

    • Not bad, Cheltenham is a nice city - some areas to be avoided however (as with most cities I guess)

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes - I currently go climbing with other Spirax employees every Thursday, there are football sessions, squash sessions and other activities which I know of, but am not involved with.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Product Design, Purchasing and Supply

West Midlands

January 2014

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