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 have learnt new presentation skills, document making, robot programs, communication and many others. Toyota IP year has provided me with enormous head start to my working life.

I absolutely loved the programme, it has a good balance of courses to extend your leaning and real responsibilities in your day to day work. There is also lots of support available, you are pushed to be your best but never feel lost/alone.

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.

We have share and grows, these consist of the new employees who started at the same time coming together and having a but of a networking event.

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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.

Be enthusiastic, Toyota is a very large company and there are many things you can get involved in if you want to. Ask lots of questions!