Vehicle Group Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The work was really interesting and relevant to my Engineering Degree, The work was varied and there was always opportunity to get involved in every aspect of each project

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

    • The staff in both my own department and the rest of the Proving Ground were all friendly and approachable and all contributed to a pleasant working environment, noticeably more pleasant than that of other places I have worked.

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

    • There were times when I wasn't given much guidenace or supervision, but this was an excellent opportunity to learn and ask quiestions so I could get on with tasks on my own giving me great experience

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

    • As with any job there were quiet periods but there was a lot of work over the year and more than enough to keep me busy most of the time, with lots of overtime opportunities

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

    • I was working with a small team which gave me my own role in the main project I was working on, I was given more responsibility over a period of time and I was responsible for several important aspects of the project towards the end of the year

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

    • The whole placement has been extremely valuable and I have learned so much more than I would have done in a year at uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The whole team was work focussed but made each day enjoyable, the friendly atmosphere and approachable managers meant the working day was easy to enjoy, even during the busiest periods.

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

    • The placement was set up by Vauxhall and was very much focussed on a different role to my own, the initial introduction period to the Vauxhall company could have been time better spend learning about the Millbrook business and the engineering aspects.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was never left without the equipment needed to complete each task and I was given all the relevant training I needed to accomplish the given tasks.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been extended on the placement contract until I return to uni with the possibility of returning after gtraduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were lots of informal get togethers and plenty of opportunity to socialise if desired.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Unable to comment as I didn't really go out..

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go out but heard it was ok...

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

    • Lots of opportunities to participate in sports / charity events with both Millbrook and Vauxhall

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Logistics and Operations, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design

South East

June 2012

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