Current Manufacture Engineer (CME) Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyable work. Worked with real problems that were occurring on the line

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

    • Made feel part of the team from the first day, occasionally met up with the team outside of work for meals and sporting activities

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

    • On the job learning as well as training days for any other skills required

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

    • Work was dictated by how much work you were willing to take on and felt comfortable with

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

    • Given the same responsibility as a qualified engineer, sometimes presenting out to high level management on issues

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

    • Great experience gained in a world class manufacturing facility that will help in my future career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere in the office. Everyone willing to help with issues and have a chat during the breaks

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

    • The process was later out clearly at the start of the placement, placement portal with helpful information and reviews to see how you were progressing in line with the company's expectations

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

    • I was able to attend several training days to help my in my professional development

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • JLR has an established graduate scheme and I would like to return to the company once graduated

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Coventry has a average social scene however living with other placement students in halls for the first couple of months meant there was always something going on

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I assume cost of living was average for England but more expensive than Ireland

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

    • Few clubs and pubs in Coventry to help the weekends go in quicker

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

    • Joined a local GAA football club as well as played 5-a-side with work colleagues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing

West Midlands

November 2016

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