Maintenance Engineering Student Review

by Forvia

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed, met great people and learnt a lot from my colleagues. Faced various challenges and was never left without anything to do.

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

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues and I was relied upon a lot of the time. My colleagues have recognised my efforts as well.

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

    • At the start of placement I received enough support but the more I settled in, the more I was left on my own with tasks and projects. My supervisor left the company 3 months before I finished, but I think I have developed more as a professional without his supervision.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Can't remember a time where I didn't have something to do. Always had daily tasks to carry out and project work to do with my colleagues. I had to create a daily schedule to manage my time effectively to get everything done.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, There are various Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that needed to be updated in order for the plant manager to track the engineering side of things. I was also in charge of raising orders for the maintenance department and PPE. The tasks I had to do HAD to be completed every day.

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

    • Only a few specific things such as Pareto analysis and CAD work. There is a lot of things I have learnt this year that I can implement in my final year though.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere, was professional when it needed to be but most of the time everyone is pretty relaxed and always having a good laugh.

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

    • The placement system was really well organized, all the new student went through an induction in Leamington Spa where we took part in team games, and there were various presentations about what they had in store for us. Another one at the end of the placement.

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

    • Received a couple of training sessions on ordering and lean manufacturing, but nothing accredited.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, the best scheme I have seen a company offer. Graduate roles are preferred to be filled by placement students, and all the opportunities are international.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the placement students at my plant integrated very well, and socialized throughout the year.

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

    • North England is pretty cheap compared to the south. A lot of student rates as well.

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

    • Newcastle has the best nightlife in England.

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

    • None, just a couple of social nights.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

North East

July 2015

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