Harry Press

Each Saturday morning, I dedicated approximately four hours to volunteering on a local farm. During this time, I managed livestock operations involving sheep and goats, ensuring their health and welfare through routine care and monitoring. I also operated heavy machinery to support the farm’s daily operations and general maintenance. In addition to these responsibilities, I played an active role in organising and coordinating fundraising events, helping to generate vital support for the farm. Furthermore, I contributed to volunteer recruitment efforts, which increased community involvement and played a key role in the farm’s ongoing success.

I consistently worked early morning shifts without fail, demonstrating strong dedication and reliability in my role. I took full responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate newspaper deliveries, which led to positive customer feedback often shown through generous tips. I helped the team achieve its targets by willingly covering my co-workers’ rounds when they were unavailable, ensuring smooth operations and consistent service.

During my time at HPL Prototypes, I observed a range of internal meetings, including project management and operations discussions, gaining insight into the company’s day-to-day operations. I was involved in the Cranfield Aerospace model project, where I completed and released a purchasing request form for model board. Additionally, I contributed to the engineering release and manufacturing job sheet processes for a part made of Watershed material. I had the opportunity to witness the sign-off of the Coventry City Council plaque project, which was completed during my placement. I participated in a toolbox talk focused on engineering disciplines and supported purchasing requests that contributed to the progress of various business projects.

I also spent a day with the CAD engineering team, where I was introduced to CAD guidelines and gained an understanding of ongoing design projects. Furthermore, I was fully immersed with the composites team for a day, undertaking a range of tasks including mould preparation, lamination, CNC routing, and sticker printing. My contributions were well received, and I received positive feedback from the composites team for my enthusiasm and engagement. Overall, I consistently received positive feedback from the entire HPL team throughout my placement.