Logistics Buyer - Vehicles Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Had a fantastic year at Vauxhall, the work has been challenging and rewarding, and the social side has been well above expectations.

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

    • I settled into my department very quickly and have built a good relationship with the team, they are all very friendly and accommodating.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have had the full support of my manager this year; I have found her very helpful and approachable.

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

    • I have never been bored, I would say on a very rare occasion I have felt slightly overwhelmed with the workload but it has never been a real issue.

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

    • I have been given a lot of responsibility in my role, I have ran my own project from start to finish as well as been given areas of responsibility in my managers projects.

    4/5
  • 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 developed considerably in my placement year, I have learnt plenty of job specific skills as well as transferable skills that I feel I will utilise both in my studies and in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was fantastic until the potential outsourcing of the department was announced, on the whole the department have dealt with this issue very well and the morale has remained surprisingly upbeat.

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

    • The whole process has been very impressive, especially considering the scale of the scheme.

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

    • There have been many oppurtunities for training as well as compulsary training on arrival at the company.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Relatively slim, the focus of the company is currently on reducing headcount and the department faces future uncertainty.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social aspect of my placement has been fantastic, it has been similar to university due to the sheer quantity of undergrads that are employed each year, also the location is not bad at all, we are in close proximity to Milton Keynes, Watford, and London.

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

    • Very cheap, my housing has been cheaper than at University in Leeds, and going out has not been to expensive either.

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

    • Luton itself offers little in terms of nightlife but the fact that there are so many undergrads around more than makes up for it, as well as the easy access to London and Watford.

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

    • Outside of work there are endless oppurtunities to get involved in sporting activities both with Vauxhall employees and local sports clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Financial Management, Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply

South East

June 2012

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