Mechatronics Maintenance engineer Review

Item: Mechatronics Maintenance engineer at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: December 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - 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

Maintain a wide range of equipment including industrial robotics and PLCs. Shift work is involved (3 shift rotating pattern). Carry out preventative, planned and reactive maintenance.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Really enjoyed. Met lots of great people and had so many amazing opportunities. Daily tasks were always different and lots of support was in place. It has really set me up for a great career

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, mechanical and electrical controls. Project management, confidence and many other soft skills. Completion of Risk assessments and learnt about the Toyota Production System.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Very organised and structured. Expectations are clearly laid out and support is given to help you organise your own workload.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Lots of support from Toyota was given. Weekly apprentice meetings catch issues early on and the magnitude of resources around you allows you to succeed. There are multiple support systems in place for any issues from personal to educational.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

The training providers work onsite at Toyota therefore are always there for any additional support needed. Each tutor provides a unique look on the maintenance and manufacturing world to give a different type of support.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Through project work and the variance of units you are able to get a great base knowledge that allows you to understand a wide range of real world applications. Performing the role along side the qualifications allows much better performance.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

There are multiple social activities throughout the apprenticeship including a week away with all your peers to carry out team building activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It has allowed me to excel in my career and become a well rounded young professional. It has given me all the tools and knowledge to succeed in an engineering career whilst also helping my professional development and growth. You're surrounded by inspirational mentors and friends for life!