Aftersales Operations Coordinator Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really dynamic and a very enthusiastic team to work with! Great sense of community and belonging. Oppurtunity to take on REAL resposnsibility and work on great projects! Great oppurtunity to get involved with other departments as well, which enables you to get an understanding of the company and career options for the future.

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

    • Team were always available to help..they have a strong community feel and a "one team..one goal" ethos.

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

    • All the time..even down to receiving opinions about university module choices and dissertations! Line managers are approachable and willing to share their "gold nuggets" of wisdom and are very knowledge of the indusrty. Diagonal slices (meetings) enabled us to intereact with senior managers and ask them questions/concerns we had about the organisation.

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

    • At times yes I did get really busy but that is beacause you are given real work with real deadlines! The work is important, so bevause I have learnt that attention to detail and accuracy is important I worked maybe one or two hours after 5pm. Besdies those hadnful occasions, it was a perfect balance.

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

    • Nearing the end of my placement I was given a new Trade Club sales campaign to manage! Additionally my opinion were counted during department meetings and when launching two Retailer Incentive Programmes. At Vauxhall your opinions count and there is definitely oppurtunity to leave your mark!

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

    • I have learnt more during this placement year than I have the last two years of university. Practical experience is the best. My role has allowed me to gain understanding of the automotive aftermarket as I have been involved within all Aftersales Channels, giving me a broader understanding of how the business operates. The exposure of the industry has greatly influenced my career and educational goals.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked hard and played hard too. Good balance!!

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

    • The year included learning about Vauxhall through out the year by visiting the different operational locations such as Aftersales Conferences, Manufacturing Plants, Millbrook and Toddington Warehouse.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Greatly advanced in IT skills through out the year. Have had teh oppurtunity to attend a coaching and presnetation/publci cpeaking workshops.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would want to return purely because many peole who return continue developing in roles. Great oppurtunity to work your way up in the company. Retention scores in the company are great!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, 101 undergraduates a year!!!

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

    • Yes fairly reasonable area to live in! (regards to cost)

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

    • Luton area is very very close to London, Milton Keynes and Harpenden. So there was always something to do to suite every taste and personality.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Very nice area with univeristy, so I had the oppurtinity to make friends within work and also at Bedfordshire university! Sport clubs are near by and Zumba for the zumba lovers!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Customer Service, Marketing, Retail

South East

June 2012

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