OSD Platform engineer Review

Work on engineering changes to improve either safety or efficiency in dispensary and granulation suites. Lead continuous improvement changes, as well as minor projects to mitigate risk to product, equipment, or facility. Attend cross-departmental meetings to track progress of improvements. Write on behalf of OSD for the site fortnightly engineering newsletter. Regularly complete training online by reading SOP's to stay trained in all relevant aspects of my role.

During my placement, I've strongly developed my leadership skills by leading multiple projects and working with multiple different functions. My communication skills have also strongly developed, both written and verbally. Presenting in front of different groups of people has enabled me to grow in confidence and be able to deliver content more clearly and concisely.

I was given a large level of responsibility during my placement. It was a good balance so I felt I could contribute as a member of a team, but not overwhelming. This allowed me to make good progress on projects without feeling like they were too big for me to complete.

I received strong support from my manager and coworkers during my placement. I had weekly meetings with my manager to allow me to convey if any support was needed for my projects, and I had enough to be getting on with. This also allowed both of us to ensure my work I was carrying out was relevant for my role.

The company culture and atmosphere were very positive. They promoted helping and respecting one another. This meant I felt comfortable speaking up and talking to people whenever I had an issue or question. A few months into the placement, I started to run the weekly after work 6 a side matches for both Ware sites. This was a great opportunity for personal development and meet others with similar interests and get good exercise.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my placement. It has given me a great varied industrial experience which I can apply in my final year of university. The team I've worked in has been incredibly helpful and provided me with assistance whenever I have asked. I will be applying to the graduate schemes on offer at the GSK site.

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The company isn't too bothered about what you know in terms of technical knowledge. You can learn almost all of that there. They care about what you are like as a person and how you align with the companies values. I'd have liked to have known I'd have learned all I needed about the job here and not needed to worried about impostor syndrome.