Facilities Engineer Review

by Vauxhall

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • PLEASE NOTE: This review was for a placement at General Motors prior to the amalgamation of Vauxhall and General Motors (The RateMyPlacement Team) Freedom to take control of my job was excelent

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

    • They regarded me as a expert in some of the research fields i had been working in

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

    • My manager started his job when I started so we learnt together

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

    • Dependant on the day some days I didnt do much and others i couldnt stop to breath

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Total controll over my own projects

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

    • Please leave a comment on this question...

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, informal

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

    • Could do with a few tweaks but very good

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

    • Excelent training oportunities from word and excel up to fanuc robot training

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Loved the job but it was too far from my family and friends

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 80 Undergrads = YES

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

    • Luton is cheap for most things

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

    • not brilliant but close 2 london and Milton Keyes

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • again 80 Undergrads = yes

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Scotland

July 2008

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