Bodyshop Maintenance Co-Ordinator Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to get some valuable experience in a manufacturing environment.

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

    • Welcoming environment with plenty of opportunities to mix with work colleagues inside and out of work.

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

    • Support and guidance was always there when I needed it whether it be from my line manager or mentor.

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

    • I had daily tasks which required me update presentation boards for morning meetings, however it was very much up to myself to be proactive and actively seek work outside of my allocated projects.

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

    • I was given opportunities to hold meetings with contractors, run morning meetings and generally be an integral part of the team.

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

    • This experience is vital for any job in an engineering field whether it be design or manufacturing. The skills developed on placement are totally different to those gained at university which is important when trying to become a successful engineer.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I can't stress enough how good an environment it was to work in. Everyone is up for a laugh and there is always friendly banter.

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

    • Very well organised, lots of social events and various different training courses throughout the year.

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

    • Excel training, safe driver training and opportunities to attend conferences in London that were related to my job role.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With the a new van launch coming in the future who knows!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always nights out to London, St Albans and Harpenden. Luton isn’t so great for nights out but there are plenty of nice places nearby.

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

    • pretty cheap average rent between £250 and £300 a month

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

    • Luton isn't great but with so many placement students any night out usually ends up being a good one.

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

    • There are local football teams but outside of that it’s very much up to yourself. However, with London being close and trains running regularly there’s always something to do.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2014

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