Component Test Engineer Review

by Millbrook Proving Ground

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the whole experience of my placement year, met so many great people and learnt so much

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

    • The whole atmosphere within the department was great, I was made to feel like a part of the department rather than just the 'student'

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

    • I was assigned a mentor and had constant communication with my manager and if I ever needed help with anything then anyone in the department was willing to help.

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

    • Due to the nature of the work and business there were some slow days, but then the majority of the time we were extremely busy which required plenty of overtime.

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

    • I really enjoyed the challenge of the responsibility. Running jobs for important customers and given jobs like any other of the engineers. I didn't really feel like the student a lot of the time

    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 think the main skills I developed was communication skills not only to customers, but also within the department to colleagues. There was also the technical skills of running all of the jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office and lab was great. Always a great atmosphere, couldn't imagine it better anywhere else

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

    • Due to the placement being organised by Vauxhall it was quite confusing and the Millbrook people were pushed a bit to the side. But now everything is run by Millbrook it seems far better.

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

    • There was a lack of external training due to not wanting to spend the money on students. But internal training was great with various courses such as hazard awareness, driver training, overhead crane training etc.

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

    • Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been 'fast-tracked' to a graduate assessment centre. Many undergraduates return as graduates.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Was always opportunities to go out with other placement students. Was also socialising outside of work with my department

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

    • Had an amazing house for the year that is always for undergrads. Was cheap too!

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

    • Was ok from the few bits I saw

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

    • Sports and social club organise subsidised events. All other activities were organised independent of work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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