Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineer Review

by JLR

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Placement extremely enjoyable. JLR is an exciting company to work for and this sense of enthusiasm can be felt at all levels within the company.

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

    • The diverse team of Manufacturing Engineers with a wide range of skills that I work with are more than happy to offer help and guidance and involve me in all aspects of work life including socials.

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

    • Manager extremely helpful at all times, giving suitable support but still giving a chance to demonstrate own skills and accept responsibility.

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

    • Worked 40 hour weeks and am never bored! Always things to do whether producing daily update reports to independent work on my own major project.

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

    • Given a significant individual project which requires interaction with all levels of the business and various departments. Involved in new vehicle launch and the improvement of existing processes.

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

    • Whilst the role is very different to the academic nature of a University course, the personal and problem solving skills gained will be invaluable throughout working life.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between enjoyable work place and productive atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised right from the HR organisation of the interview process and induction, through to my welcome in the office, and the availability of resources and guidance during the placement.

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

    • Lots of help and guidance from senior colleagues and access to all appropriate company training as desired.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing! An exciting company to work for and one which I would hope to work for again.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good group of placement students onsite. Great because they share similar interests with you. Could meet for lunch in canteen and socialised out of work on a weekly basis.

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

    • Liverpool is a good value area to live and socialise.

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

    • Great place to go out. Lots on offer, and on the whole good value.

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

    • Opportunities in a large company in a large city are huge.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering, Logistics and Operations, Manufacturing

North West

July 2014

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