Industrial Trainee Specialist Review
at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
School Leaver Programme
Business Operations
Derby
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
On a day to day basis my tasks include managing suppliers of parts for the Toyota Corolla, ensuring that any late shipments and/or mislabelled boxes are dealt with quickly and efficiently, and ensuring that this is done safely. I also undertake several weekly/monthly tasks to help my team, such as updating our contacts database
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme a lot - this role is dynamic and challenging which has been very interesting. This experience has allowed me to develop many skills, for which I will take away and use in any future roles I may take on.
My team have been very welcoming and friendly, which has allowed me to integrate into the team well.
My team have been very welcoming and friendly, which has allowed me to integrate into the team well.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed new and existing skills during my time here.
For example, my time management and communication skills have vastly improved; this is due to the fact that I regularly have to co-ordinate with suppliers and speak to them via email and on the phone.
Having a full-time job has also taught me discipline in terms of ensuring that I am always on time for work/meetings
For example, my time management and communication skills have vastly improved; this is due to the fact that I regularly have to co-ordinate with suppliers and speak to them via email and on the phone.
Having a full-time job has also taught me discipline in terms of ensuring that I am always on time for work/meetings
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programmed is very well organised; we have regular courses to develop our skills as well as projects to undertake for learning and development.
For example, before Christmas I had to give a presentation on a project I had been working on for 3 months. Before this, we had several sessions to monitor our progress and to ensure that we were working well.
For example, before Christmas I had to give a presentation on a project I had been working on for 3 months. Before this, we had several sessions to monitor our progress and to ensure that we were working well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My section manager is a very good boss; she is always willing to help me, and due to the dynamic nature of this role, there is always room for improvement.
I have always felt supported by the people around me, and like I can always ask for help when I need it.
I have always felt supported by the people around me, and like I can always ask for help when I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The learning and development team has been extremely helpful to me when working on my assignments. They have allowed me to do some work while in working hours which surprised me. When I need any advice, I know they are there to help me, which makes me feel very supported in my work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualifications have helped me to have a foundation of knowledge for the role, so that I don't feel like I am completely in the dark. Without this knowledge I would have felt like I was not prepared for the role. However, on the job training allows me to learn more every day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At the moment, during the COVID pandemic, there are not very many extra-curricular activities to get involved with, however every Friday there is the option to join a 30 minute Wellbeing chat. This is just a short session to think about other things, not work related and to chat to other people.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is a great company to work for. They really value your development as well as your skills. I feel like there is a role for everyone here because it is such a diverse place to work.
There are many different teams within departments that can be a perfect fit for someone - and Toyota will try and put you somewhere suited to you.
There are many different teams within departments that can be a perfect fit for someone - and Toyota will try and put you somewhere suited to you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd?
I suggest to people applying to work here that you do your research do some self-evaluation to find your own skills. This will help you when asked what it is you are interested in.
Be friendly and you will get on with everyone you meet here; they are all very nice people!
Be friendly and you will get on with everyone you meet here; they are all very nice people!
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