Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Review

by BMW Group

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Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Repair and prepping vehicle panels and spray painting the panel, baking and polishing refinishing the repair using different pieces of equipment.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt not just about my college course but also about the automotive industry and different areas in the business. I have also developed my artistic skills and using new medias and materials.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my apprenticeship quite significantly, I have learnt a lot of new skills and also developed on past skills as well. I like the fact I am able to explore and experience other areas in the business on placements.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The structure and timetabling of the program is good and I have never queried what jobs/department I am meant to be working with, I am always supported by my main managers.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive 1-1 meetings/reviews with both my main manager every month and also reviews with my college mentor every 4 months.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive 1-1 meetings every 4 months, and plenty of support and apprentice course advice

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The course I do at Thathcam is quite different from the process we use at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars but i always make the most out of my block releases at Thatcham ready for my EPA.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • The odd school event here and there.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Extremely supportive and close knit company. I am enjoying my apprenticeship, I have learnt lots of new skills and also across the business.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

    • Be passionate, interested in the roll and research the company, remember to ask questions to your interviewer.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Chichester

April 2025

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