Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Maintenance engineer Ensure production is running Attend breakdowns Attend team meetings Go on any relevant courses

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, basic engineering skills through peo. Theory through BTEC and HNC. Various engineering and H and S training courses. Communication and personal skills. Computer skills. Learnt many different areas of the company through placement rotation.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Not my ideal job as maintenance involves a lot of waiting. Can be very enjoyable and satifying. Always interesting if not exciting.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?
  • Fairly valued by most departments, recieved praise from different managers through reviews and from one manager to another.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well structured placement plan that gets me into different areas for experience, but focuses on my primary placements as a maintenance engineer. Some organisation could be better though.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Lots of support if needed with regular reviews of progress.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As needed.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well for an apprentice, one of the best paying with regular pay increases and other benefits.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Promotional events for the apprenticeship at schools and fairs representing the brand.

    4/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Mainly pay and benefits, personally the right company for me.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Understand exactly what the job involves before going for it. Do your research.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

March 2016


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