Materials resource planning controller Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

8.6/10

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

Being a Materials Resource Planning Controller (MRPC) Buy. This includes creating strong relationships with external suppliers, and owning a portfolio of parts which you need to monitor the orders of, making sure not to go into arrears.

8/10

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

How to operate SAP; developing communication and organisation skills.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it very much, and am grateful to have been given the opportunity. I also do not regret choosing this route over university, seen as Rolls-Royce pay for me to attend a full university degree whilst being paid at the same time. My team is very nice, and the company culture is very friendly, and offers plenty of support.

10/10

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

I feel involved and valued working for Rolls-Royce, in the sense that I am granted responsibilities in my placement, and am actually doing real work which will make a difference for Rolls-Royce.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised in most areas, such as the induction and training; and then when you enter your placement, it becomes less structured and more organised because you have jobs which you need to complete yourself, without having a set routine of when you need complete each: giving you freedom and more responsibility.

8/10

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

It varies. At the beginning, you gain a lot of support from your ADL (apprenticeship development leader) when they are sorting out your induction and training. Then when you start your placement, you start to see your ADL less, but at the same time now have your new line manager who offers a lot of support, which in my opinion is better, having multiple managers to go to.

8/10

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

A lot. There's hundreds of telephone lines which you can contact for loads of different things

9/10

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

For a first year apprentice, its adequate.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yeah, there is the AGA (apprentice and graduate association) which you can sign up to for £1 a month, which offers loads of different activities at discounted prices. There's also the Rolls-Royce leisure where you can go to play all your sports. When you join your placement its likely that your office will go on nights out aswell

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the opportunities which they offer to you are second to none.

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

Just try your hardest and if you don't get in then don't worry. Many employees at Rolls-Royce only get in on their second or third application. Also focus on the skills and qualities that you have to offer, and provide evidence on where you have used/currently use those skills/qualities. Don't just say that you can do something without proving it