Trent XWB Powerplant Development Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Got really involved in the work and felt like my job added value. Really interesting too!

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

    • My boss was new and I was the only one under him as it was a new engine development program (Trent XWB-97k). This meant I had to be professional and part of the team from the outset. people treated me as part of the team and not as the summer intern.

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

    • Because my manager was new, guidance was limited, I had to find help from others. Saying this though, support from my boss was tremendous and he was always willing to answer my questions.

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

    • I was given a lot of jobs that suited me. However I found it difficult to say no to people about doing a particular job when I may have been overladen a bit.

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

    • I was a trusted member of the team and often had to conduct meetings without my supervisor.

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

    • My role made me appreciate the roles of many components in the gas turbine more, however technically I did not learn anything technical.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good fun - everyone was up a laugh. Saying this, everyone got their heads down when needed.

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

    • My placement wasn't really organized, rather I was given a role and I did what ever was necessary to fulfill the role.

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

    • Time was taken in explaining things to be in good detail.

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

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

    • Would snap up an offer with Rolls. I was told I was recommended however I am still waiting on the offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Staying in Derby halls meant you lived with people in the same boat - made some great friends.

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

    • Derby is very cheap.

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

    • Derby itself is not tremendous, but if you are with the right people you can have a great time!

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

    • I attended the Bloodhound presentation during my placement and it was really well organised and easy to attend.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2013

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