Maintenance Apprentice Review

Respond to faults on the production line and apply knowledge in order to amend the fault and keep production running efficiently. On no-production days, I complete gun replacements, doser replacements, and general repairs/ changes to improve production.

I have learnt a variety of relevant skills and developed existing skills to improve my ability and expand my knowledge as a maintenance apprentice.

I have had a great experience working for BMW Group, working with and meeting hundreds of great associates and learning a wide range of useful skills for in work and outside of work.

The apprenticeship for the most part has been well organized. There was some issues in the early days regarding BMET but henceforth has been a relatively well organized experience. I will say there is a lot of last minute company decisions/ information relayed to employees regarding job security, pay information and global company decisions (new models, plant renovation/construction, model construction location, etc.)

I have received a great amount of support from my mangers at the least regarding concerns over mental health and learning difficulties as well as workplace experience issues. They're all friendly, conversational and ready for a chat regarding anything at any time.

I receive a lot of support from BMET again regarding concerns over learning difficulties and mental health as well as educational support for documentation, exams, and question packs.

The qualification can be useful for introducing you to the necessary skills, but experience on the job is much more valued for progression outside of the training school.

There are many extra-cuticular activities such as Charity Champions events, Apprentice-led teams, and touring new apprentices, interns, and external associates.

Yes

It is a brilliant company to work for and an extremely useful apprenticeship whether you decided to stay afterwards or not. In addition to making friends, creating important working relationships, and learning important work & life skills there are a variety of exclusive associate opportunities and benefits.

Be yourself. Work hard and be helpful, friendly and driven. Network by getting along with and offering your services to other associates, apprentices & interns included.