Crash Test Engineer Review

by Millbrook Proving Ground

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

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

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

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

    • Generally most days are busy which is how I prefer, if I wasn't testing I would be writing reports or dealing with bookings.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I started with low responsibility and was mainly focused on testing and understanding how everything works, but now I am towards the end of my placement I have lots more responsibility dealing with customers directly, and taking up a more managerial role.

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

    • I feel I have progressed most in my communication skills, from giving presentations and dealing with customers directly on a daily basis I am a lot more confident when dealing with people. The training I have received at Millbrook has also improved my technical knowledge with regards to testing to standards or regulations, and has given me a great insight into large engineering sectors such as automotive and aerospace.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I got on very well with all my office and workshop colleagues.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • Lots of different training and development workshops were given, from presentation skills to skid-car training which even Bedfordshire police undertake.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is very likely I will be offered a job when I finish.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Rent prices can be quite high due to the proximity to London but I would say cost of living is average.

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

    • Bedford has the best nightlife with Milton Keynes also having good places to eat and drink.

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

    • I currently play football with colleagues every Thursday which is also funded by Millbrook through their sports and social club, there are other sports activities such as badminton which you can get involved in or if you would like to start a club you can do so and apply for subs or complete funding by the sports and social club. During my placement I have also been rock climbing with the rest of the undergrads and had food and drinks on nights out.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Logistics and Operations, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Financial Management

East of England

June 2014

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