Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm training to be a maintenance technician, learning how to fill out business improvement audits as well as working to keep the assembly line running. (Job title is Assembly Line Technician)

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learn't how to fill out the BIT (business improvement techniques). And at college i have learn't how to use various machines like milling machines and lathes.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the program very much it teaches me a lot about a workplace as well as the practical side which is just as enjoyable.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?
  • I feel very valued at BMW and it's clear my development is of high importance so I can apply myself well now and in the future.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The course is set out well with clear intentions for our future in the company.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The college assigned with our training is adequate and provides the education needed to get through with opportunities to progress higher, support is there to take to help anyone who is struggling.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • At this point in time in the apprenticeship it is very much college based however on the few weeks we have been involved in plant support is there to help anyone with particular issues around the plant.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is perfect to get us apprentices on our feet and lets us learn about saving for houses, as well as learning about financing yourself.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • We as a group have already been to a team building week at Skern Lodge that was great, and we have been down to Oxford plant for more experience in a different location, which was great for our VPS training program. There is also clear intention for more opportunities in the future.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great opportunity to get into a well paying job that allows you to progress through the company by noticed effort.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Work experience is handy when applying for any apprenticeship, I would recommend this as it is great to have on your CV to make you standout.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

May 2018


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