Maintenance Apprentice Review

Performing maintenance on technical equipment and running the production of car bodies through the shop. As an apprentice, this involves learning as much as I possibly can from my time as an apprentice and partaking in activities with other Maintenance associates.

I have learnt a lot of technical and hand skills since the start of my apprenticeship. This has been due to the hands on jobs I have done, alongside the technical information that has been given to me since I started.

I do enjoy my program and think it is well managed, some days can be easier than others but that comes with everything.

The program is reasonably well structured, with time and consideration taken for the best interests of all involved. However, there could be minor adjustments across the program which I think apprentices may gain more from but on the whole it is very good.

I receive a lot of support from my employer with regular check up and them always having the time and availability whenever I have needed them.

The training providers have been excellent in giving support towards my qualifications and have been really helpful in giving advice and sharing knowledge on how to get there.

I believe it to be good, some parts I can safely say I am yet to use in my role but that also works vice-versa.

There have been many opportunities in the first 2 years of my apprenticeship to get involved in social activities and events. Since my second year it has been harder and fewer opportunities but that comes with being busy at work and moving onto shifts.

Yes

Because they are a prestigious company to work for, offering many opportunities and benefits along the way. It is a privilege to say that I work for BMW Group and would certaintly suggest others to get involved the way I did.

Be polite and well-mannered, it will get you far. Be enthusiastic and willing, the more you stand out the better and don't be the one who doesn't say a word. Personality means a lot more than you may think.