Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern Review

The work was engaging and interesting; I was given the opportunity to make a real difference to the way the engines get physically validated. There are lots of other interns too, so it's very social.

Really supportive and friendly team. As is the case with all large companies, there were times when I felt less important or valued, but considering the size of the organisation, they made a real effort to integrate me into the team.

My manager was off sick for much of my internship, but when he was here, he was really good at setting objectives and discussing my progress.

I determined my own workload - there was no shortage of work if I wanted it. I think at R-R you are more expected to manage your own work and decide what you have time to do and what you don't. It's good that they place that trust in you.

I was given quite a core problem to solve; my work was certainly useful. The summer interns are only there for 10 weeks though, so not everyone will be able to find a task they can really get stuck into.

Certainly a useful experience; it gave me degree some real perspective. Rolls-Royce are an industry leader so there's nowhere better to develop your skills in such a high-profile setting.

It was good fun, although perhaps not so much as a smaller company. Since there are lots of other interns and grads, there are loads of social events discounted by R-R outside work which is good. I met some really cool people.

HR are pretty good on the whole. It's more tricky to get something sorted out if paperwork goes missing etc. In terms of organising the placement, no problems at all. Just don't expect to know what you're doing before you start!

Lots of training courses were available. There's also very-much an emphasis on how your career will progress, should you choose to return as a grad. There are lots of opportunities

Considering how interesting the work can be, the starting salary as a grad is largely unbeatable for engineering (£26.2k). The job security is pretty good, plus there's a £2k welcome bonus and a £1.5k final year busary for returning students. All-in-all, it's a very attractive prospect, given how much I've enjoyed the work.

Lots of other interns and grads who regularly organise social events, many of them subsidised by the company.

Bristol is a vibrant city with so much going on. Filton (North Bristol, where R-R is) is less attractive, but very cheap.

Again, R-R is based outside the city in Filton (around 10/15mins taxi ride) but Bristol itsself has some quality nightlife.

Loads of different charities, sports clubs, social events and societies. No shortage for those who wish to get involved.