EHS Placement Student Review
by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
3.6
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement within the EHS departmnet and it far exceeded my expectations. my work was varied and interesting.
I felt very well valued by my colleagues from day 1.
My manager is brilliant, I have been put on EHS management courses as well as First aid and many more EHS/train industry courses. I was supported 100% and the guidance recieved was invaluable
I helped 3 main Knorr-Bremse sites and had different responsibilities/tasks for each facility, so I was adequatly busy each day.
I was given more responsibility that I thought, I was given various projects and independently provided the EHS support, knowing that if i was unsure of anything I could always ask my manager for assistance and advice.
My skills increased greatly and I also gained new ones. I have developed personally and professionally in a multi national company. I am using a knorr-bremse product for my dissertation topic so the placement has helped greatly for my final year of university. Furthermore, I am now more knowledgable and have greater experience than any of my peers who did not do a placement.
The Company
Chatty but also corporate feeling office environment - just right
Very well organised, had a time table of my first 3 weeks activities so I was busy straight away. from then on I have been given projects and responisbilities and have to organise my own time effectively.
They invested greatly in me, from First aid courses to managing safely courses as well as many more which are industry specific. I have also had a loty of time and effort invested in me by other member of staff - especially my manager who has imparted much invaluable knowledge.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
TThe do have a great 2 year graduate scheme on offer for chosen placement students
The Culture
There is 22 placement students so the social aspect is great at work and outside of work however, the location (Melksham) isnt great for night life - need to venture in to Bath or Bristol.
£450 per month rental - ensuite
The location (Melksham) isn't great for night life - need to venture in to Bath or Bristol.
KB has a company christmas party, End of placement night out in bath, and also many voulenterring opportunitites.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
June 2018
