Design Engineer - Powertrain Review

by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable placement, good working environment.

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

    • Felt a member of the team, treated as a proper engineer rather than a student.

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

    • Manager was available for support and guidance the majority of the time, although very busy.

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

    • moderately busy, there was very little time where i didn't have work to do.

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

    • as much as a full time design engineer would have been.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • hugely relevent, provided an insight into another way of learning other than in a lecture theater or classroom.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good open plan office, good environment

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

    • well organised on the whole, could have been better though.

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

    • all necessary training was provided.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • received a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, socially good amongst the placement students.

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

    • Very cheap.

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

    • Terrible nightlife, would not reccomend living in hinckley.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, cycling, go-karting etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

September 2013

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