Manufacturing Management Sponsored Degree Course trainee Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Currently undertaking a Business Improvement role in order to complete my Green Belt improvement project. This project is inventory based so capturing the locations of the work-in-progress parts and any non-conformance 'dropouts' is a daily task.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Vast improvement in IT skills due to the particular improvement project I'm delivering. General role responsibilities of colleagues and when to utilise their knowledge for problem solving activities.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have so far managed to undertake my mandated trainee roles in different areas of the business (both regarding what parts are made there and the geographical location). I have much enjoyed the experience of working in these diverse environment.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

Knowing the monetary value of the education they're providing me with via a university degree and the overall levels of responsibility I'm given in my different roles I do feel valued by the company.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is highly self driven and there is onus on us to find placements ourselves, but there is a support network to help if needed with this.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

My course manager has one-to-one sessions with me every 6-8 weeks to check-up on my progress both with my work and university studies. If there are any problems there is a guaranteed face-to-face session that I can use to discuss these.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There are support function available and we have mandated training to make us aware of there functions and how we can contact then if need be.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Having relocated for my programme I am able to live comfortably on my currently salary; house sharing (renting), food bills etc aren't a problem.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is an Apprentice & Graduate Association that runs events for employees in my age group and the company has a high involvement with running STEM activities in the local area especially.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The breadth of jobs available in an engineering capacity and the general working atmosphere I've experience while working for the company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

Make sure the course you're applying for is the right one to suit your skills and interests as there are a number to choose from and do at least some basic research on the company before any interviews.