Mechanical engineer. Review
at John Sisk and Son Ltd
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I attended meeting and took notes. I did quality assurance to check if pipes and ventilation ducts were in the correct place. I marked on engineering drawings where pattresses were supposed to be. Labelled delivery dates and locations on floor layouts, for objects that were soon to be delivered.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I did my CSCS test and I passed it, this meant that I was allowed to go on the construction site unaccompanied and I measured the distances between copper pipes to see if they were the correct width to fit a radiator in, I also checked if ventilation ducts are in the correct place.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I learnt how to do manual handling safely. I learned how to be safe on a construction site and I gained experience in marking gridlines, quality checking ducts and pipes. I also learnt how to interpret engineering drawings and where to add pattresses to them.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was taught how to be safe on a construction site, I was taught how to do each task that they asked me to do and they answered all of the questions that I had for them.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
3/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was polite and friendly, I have nothing negative to say about the culture and atmosphere.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it a lot, it is the first time that I have had any work experience and the first time that I have ever stepped on a construction site in my life.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at John Sisk and Son Ltd
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Sisk and Son Ltd to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to John Sisk and Son Ltd
Don't be nervous because the people here will explain everything you need to do and will answer your questions.
