Manufacturing Systems Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • I was made feel very welcome from day 1 and everything was ready for me to start work straight away (desk, laptop, phone etc.)

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

    • The work I was to carry out was outlined to me and the importance it had to bigger projects within the business.

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

    • Support and guidance was always there when and if I needed it.

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

    • Everything was well balanced. I had realistic deadlines which allowed me to manage my time well.

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

    • The responsibility increased as the year went on.

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

    • Especially in project management and time management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Large open plan office but not overly crowded so everyone knew everyone. It was great to be able to speak to different people who were working on different projects.

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

    • Very. Everything was arranged for me prior to my arrival.

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

    • Whatever training was needed, was supplied without question.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very. I would love to return and will be applying to do so.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were many graduates however only 2 interns on this particular site. Graduates sometimes tended to stick with the graduates.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap. However there was not much to do. Public transport was poor for UK standards. The nearest city was a long drive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quiet. However there was not much to do. Public transport was poor for UK standards. The nearest city was a long drive.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the social club/gym and golf club. Not much for young people.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2014

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