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- How many Placement Programme Students do Toyota Manufacturing UK typically employ?
- What is the start date for the 11-month Placement Programme?
- How long is the 11-month Placement Programme?
- Which areas do Toyota Manufacturing UK offer 11-month Placement Programme placements?
- What are Toyota Manufacturing UK looking for in Industrial Trainees?
- Where are the placement programme positions based?
- Do you consider applications from 11-month Placement Programme students who are subject to immigration control ?
- Do you operate a minimum UCAS point requirement?
- What is the salary and benefits package for Placement Programme Students?
- What makes Toyotas 11-month Placement Programme different to others/what is the main focus of Toyotas 11-month Placement Programme?
- Is there an opportunity to look around the Plant during the recruitment process?
- What are the closing dates?
- Is there opportunity to travel?
- Will I get help to relocate?
- What will happen on my first day?
- What training courses will I be sent on ?
- How will I know how I'm doing during the 11-month Placement Programme ?
- Is there opportunity to experience other Departments on the programme?
- Will I get a Supervisor?
- Can Placement Programme Students apply for a Graduate position?
- How many Placement Programme Students do Toyota Manufacturing UK typically employ?
11-month Placement Programme numbers are based on business requirements and do vary from year to year. Typically Toyota Manufacturing UK selects 10-15 Industrial Trainees per year across both Engineering and Non-Engineering Divisions.
Back to top - What is the start date for the 11-month Placement Programme?
Typically the first week of September every year.
Back to top - How long is the 11-month Placement Programme?
11 month placement is the only duration that Toyota Manufacturing UK offers.
Back to top - Which areas do Toyota Manufacturing UK offer 11-month Placement Programme placements?
Typical areas include-:
Non-Engineering opportunities such as Human Resources, Finance & Corporate Services, Logistics, Environment and Information Systems
based across the business.
Engineering opportunities at either Burnaston or Deeside for example:
Manufacturing Development, Quality Assurance. Placement opportunities can vary from year to year.
Back to top - What are Toyota Manufacturing UK looking for in Placement Programme Students?
In the 2nd or 3rd year of their degree (business/engineering related) and seeking an 11 month placement. An interest in working within the vehicle manufacturing sector, mature approach, confident, flexible, enthusiastic, team players. Prepared to use their own initiative and implement changes.
Back to top - Where are the 11-month Placement Programme positions based?
Either Burnaston, Derbyshire or Deeside, North Wales.
Back to top - Do you consider applications from 11-month Placement Programme Students who are
subject to immigration control ?
We accept applications from non-EEA students where the degree course includes a clearly defined work placement as approved by the UK academic institution providing the course.
Back to top - Do you operate a minimum UCAS point requirement?
No.
Back to top - What is the salary and benefits package for Placement Programme Students?
The current starting salary (April 2008) is £16,230 per annum, plus paid overtime, 13.5 days paid holiday, workwear and access to on-site subsidised restaurants.
Back to top - What makes Toyota’s 11-month Placement Programme different to others/what is the main focus of Toyota’s Industrial Programme?
From an early stage you will be doing a real job with real responsibility. The scheme involves a high degree of on the job training which is supported by off the job events and courses.
Back to top - Is there an opportunity to look around the Plant during the recruitment process?
This is normally included as part of the Open Day for successful Placement Programme Students.
Back to top - What is the closing date?
The closing date for 11-month Placement Programme Applications is 14 November 2008.
Back to top - Is there opportunity to travel?
There is a very limited opportunity for travel within the UK or our European operations. Opportunities are based on business requirements and for the 11-month Placement Programme it is highly likely that you will be based primarily within the UK.
Back to top - Will I get help to relocate?
Toyota Manufacturing UK does not provide monetary assistance to relocate. At the Open Day accommodation advice is given in terms of local letting agency contact details. You will also meet other Industrial Trainees and Graduates that also need to move to the area.
Back to top - What will happen on my first day?
You will attend a 5 day Company Induction with all the new Placement Programme Students, Graduates and Apprentices and then join your department for a more detailed welcome.
Back to top - What training courses will I be sent on ?
Core training courses include, Plan-Do-Check-Action, Presentation Skills, Health & Safety and Personal Planning.
Back to top - How will I know how I’m doing during the 11-month Placement Programme ?
You will have 3 formal reviews with your Supervisor. You will also have numerous informal opportunities to gain feedback on your performance.
Back to top - Is there opportunity to experience other Departments on the programme?
You will be primarily based in 1 department for the duration of your placement, however the general nature of work at Toyota Manufacturing UK is often teamwork. You will therefore have the opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams with members from other departments.
Back to top - Will I get a Supervisor?
Yes, you will be allocated a Supervisor from day one who will support you as you progress through the 11-month Placement Programme.
Back to top - Can Placement Programme Students apply for a Graduate position?
Yes, at the end of the 11-month Placement Programme a small number of Placement Programme Students are offered a Graduate position. This decision is based on performance appraisals throughout the 11 month placement and current vacancies. These opportunities are limited and the competition is strong.
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