Industrial Trainee Review

I am an Engineer in the Paint department. I have ongoing projects that usually need trials that I undertake on most days. I then evaluate and discuss results.
In addition I have more minor tasks and help other engineers carry out daily activities.
If there is a smaller problem with production (only primer or primer inspection as I have most interaction with them) I also follow the problem with the process engineer.

I found the programme very well structured in order to ease you into the industry, personally I have never worked in such a large organisation but I was found all the courses and share and grows helped the transition. They also aided my actual day to day work in a way that you couldn't have been taught on the job.

I found that I was supported my entire time here, firstly the HR team were fantastic in the induction week and made the experience much less daunting. We also had fun with some team activities which helped all the members joining at the same time bond.
There is a supportive nature in Toyota, that I have experienced, from the general managers down to the members.
In my department, my mentor was always there to show me new things and answer any questions I have. The other engineers in my department are also very helpful, answerer any questions and help me whenever I needed it.
Finally my section manager is absolutely fantastic, he supported and built my confidence so much.
Through the whole IP scheme learning and development are also there to help and support me.

When undergoing courses we had share and grows, these helped to see what other people had been doing and gave you the opportunity to adjust your work.
Learning and development also kept the presentation informal as not to stress you out.

Many of the courses provided me with methods on how to perform certain tasks, for example A3 reports which are a large part of my role. Also PDCA method of undergoing a project.

Yes

It is a great place to work with lots of support and you feel part of a team. Everyone working wants the same thing and will try their best to help you in any way that they can. The work that I have done has also been very rewarding.