Industrial Trainee Specialist Review

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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!