Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Press Maintenance, looking after equipment and anything to do with the press

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Improved my welding skills and knowledge of the new technology of the Schuler Press.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's very enjoyable and prefer now being on shift.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It's good and I think it has improved over the years but there's still room for improvement.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot especially recently considering some family issues as of late.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • It's alright can definitely be better and communication needs to be better and getting a timely response.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Year 1 helped in developing hands on skills but after that not really a lot

    8/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes, school events and training provided to improve roles for the job and charity events to get involved in.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great working environment to work in, especially Swindon Plant it's like a family as we have smaller work force than other plants.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Be yourself and really there's only 2 things I say you need as an Apprentice. Eagerness to learn and a sense of humor


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing

Swindon, Wiltshire

March 2025


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