Chemical Engineering Placement Student Review

by British Sugar

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

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

    • It has been a fantastic experience that has provided dynamic and exciting challenges on a daily basis.

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

    • it often feels like I am just another full time employee, I am well respected and integrated into the work place

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

    • My line manager has supported me wholeheartedly through the placement offering a person to turn to in time of need as well as a mentor and supervisor.

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

    • There have been times when I have felt overwhelmed but have managed to rise to the challenge and get the job done

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

    • A surprising amount of responsibility was placed on my shoulders and I had to adapt and learn quickly to rise to the challenge.

    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 feel as though I learned more in the first 6 months of my placement than I did at 2 years of university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The factory environment creates an eclectic mix of people and personalities which creates a diverse environment with some stimulating conversations!

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

    • There is a good placement infrastructure at British Sugar and they are always asking for our feedback upon which they do take action.

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

    • They sent us to gain a Lean 6 Sigma qualification which is another string to the bow and is something that can't really be attained at university.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work for British Sugar upon graduating, they offer a good graduate scheme that is supportive and development oriented, ensuring that you progress as quickly as possible. It also pays well!!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not a lot of inter-site placement meet ups took place but that is possibly because all of the sites are well spread across East Anglia and the East Midlands, but when there were days where we all met up they were always fun.

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

    • I did not live near to where I worked

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not live near to where I worked

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • they have a weekly football meet and there is the occasional leaving do. They also have various events through the year to celebrate things like Christmas etc..

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

East Midlands

June 2013

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