Assembly Engineering Industrial Placement Student Review
at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
Work Experience
Engineering
Derbyshire
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
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4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
The placement has been working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, getting involved in a number of interesting projects as well as responsive tasks to support others.
Working in the Assembly Engineering division, I have been given responsibility far greater than I expected to receive as a placement student - working on high-cost, time-critical projects which have given me an invaluable experience into engineering in the workplace.
Working in the Assembly Engineering division, I have been given responsibility far greater than I expected to receive as a placement student - working on high-cost, time-critical projects which have given me an invaluable experience into engineering in the workplace.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Toyota UK. There is a great, positive work environment at the company and everyone you meet is friendly and helpful.
The projects I got to work on were very interesting and offered a wide range of activity so every day was different and offered new opportunities and experiences.
The projects I got to work on were very interesting and offered a wide range of activity so every day was different and offered new opportunities and experiences.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
The industrial placements at Toyota UK are very well structured and organised from day one. The first week is an induction week to meet your fellow placement students and grads and get settled into the company.
The first day in my department I was told what my main projects would be and there was no confusion or wasted time starting.
There are also a number of training and development courses held through the year to help develop your personal and professional skills.
The first day in my department I was told what my main projects would be and there was no confusion or wasted time starting.
There are also a number of training and development courses held through the year to help develop your personal and professional skills.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
The work experience has given me an insight into manufacturing and engineering which I never had before. From my experience with Toyota UK, I could now confidently say that I would like to pursue a career in engineering.
However, as a first job in this industry, it is difficult to know whether all manufacturing/engineering companies are similar.
However, as a first job in this industry, it is difficult to know whether all manufacturing/engineering companies are similar.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
The placements at Toyota UK are paid full-time, and the salary is very competitive for an industrial placement role.
Company expenses are also reimbursed. If visiting a supplier, petrol and food costs are reimbursed in full.
If eating out with work, this is also paid for by the company. (If Covid-19 permits)
Company expenses are also reimbursed. If visiting a supplier, petrol and food costs are reimbursed in full.
If eating out with work, this is also paid for by the company. (If Covid-19 permits)
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
The placement has been a fantastic opportunity to improve my communication and presentation skills. There is a strong requirement to work with people from across the company in different departments, and I was given the opportunity to present to senior management across the company.
As well as building other professional skills such as organisation and planning, the placement helped me to improve my technical engineering skills - especially in design and manufacture.
As well as building other professional skills such as organisation and planning, the placement helped me to improve my technical engineering skills - especially in design and manufacture.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
The company culture at Toyota UK is very welcoming and it is a fantastic workplace. I have absolutely no doubt that working at Toyota UK full time would be any different.
Everyone is very supportive and helpful and easy to speak to - even up to senior and general management level.
Everyone is very supportive and helpful and easy to speak to - even up to senior and general management level.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes. Work at Toyota UK in engineering requires cross - department communication so there is an excellent opportunity to meet with employees across the company.
As a placement student, there are also networking opportunities amongst the other placement students and grads.
However, due to Covid-19, this was more limited for my experience.
As a placement student, there are also networking opportunities amongst the other placement students and grads.
However, due to Covid-19, this was more limited for my experience.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has a great work environment and the people who work there are helpful, friendly and supportive.
The company invests in it's employees and provides numerous opportunities to develop and grow in both a personal and professional capacity.
I have really enjoyed my short time with Toyota.
The company invests in it's employees and provides numerous opportunities to develop and grow in both a personal and professional capacity.
I have really enjoyed my short time with Toyota.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd?
Applications to the graduate and industrial placement schemes at Toyota are very competitive so it is important that you make yourself stand out.
Do your research on the company beforehand and make sure you have plenty of experiences to talk about if you get to the Assessment Centre or Interview stages.
Above all, be enthusiastic and eager to get stuck in.
Do your research on the company beforehand and make sure you have plenty of experiences to talk about if you get to the Assessment Centre or Interview stages.
Above all, be enthusiastic and eager to get stuck in.
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