Maintenance Technician Review

My role is maintenance technician, 5 days a week working for 37 hours. 4 days of my 5 day working week are based in the workshop doing a variety of different things, from welding too pneumatics. You have the responsibilities of getting work done on time and completing all projects set.

I have learnt a variety of new techniques and processes through the continued practice of engineering. This is done through btec via the Birmingham metropolitan college as well as working hands on in the workshop with fully qualified and experienced trainers. By working with others, my teamwork skills have also increased as my co-workers and I had to help each other in order to progress

I enjoy the programme, the workplace, the people and the environment. The workload is big therefore your under a lot of stress and pressure to get things done on time.the work colleagues were of a similar age and also had similar interests making my time during the apprenticeships enjoyable and fun. I also feel the company provided me with help and guidance for the duration of the course thereby helping me to pass successfully

I am a valued member of the BMW group and have felt supported during the 8 months i have been here. This in particular is hard as the company is massive. However taking this into account the managers are always happy to support as are the training providers.

With the change of managers the programme began failry disorientated, however, after a few weeks the plant brung in a new managaer that has sorted the situation out. The college programme is organised and structed each group is doing a different thing that will assisst them in getting the desired qualification.

We frequently receive feedback from the training providers in the workshop, and support can easily be found whether from the training provider or the fellow colleagues. The tutors are happy to help at any given time and will always be keeping you on your toes, by moving you onto a new task or putting you forward to doing your assessment depending on how confident he thinks you are.

Support from the managers in the department are avaliable at most given times.My manager has an open door to any queries or help that I need and will take the time to listen to any problems I have. My trainers also have a very wide range of experience in the engineering field, meaning they can answer any question I might have because they would already have learnt it before

The salary and some of the packages that come along with the job are great, for example being able to get a car off the scheme is great, without it I would’ve had to buy a car and pay for the insurance which would be much more expensive then the car scheme. The salary allows me to pay my living costs, e.g. rent. Daily costs and social costs. I also have enough money for pay for travel costs as i live fairly far away from the plant.

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The apprenticeship scheme offers and qualification and job experience for little to no cost at all. The wage the apprentices are given is one of the best in the country as well as making it worth the while. There I also a car scheme which you are immediately eligible for which allows you to drive a range of BMW's and mini's for a reduced cost. Although this may not be suitable for people living in their own as house prices around oxford are high

You need to be committed throughout the entire process, i would suggest bringing a powerpoint or evidence that youve been proactive. You need to be confident and have good communication skills. You must stay on top of your work load this yet again will put you infront of others.