Maintenance Technician Review

In my first year I am currently working in the training school. I am there for 4 and half days a week. On Monday it is BTEC day so I'm in the class room. The other days I am downstairs in the workshop. In the workshop we have a four week rotational programme.

Yes I have learnt new skills as I have done things I have never done before such as welding and machining. I have also improved team work skills by working in groups on a regular basis. Everyday I learn something new and improve my skill set. I hope to continue learning new things as time passes

I have been enjoying my time here as I get along with everyone and it is a friendly working environment. As apprentices we are improving and pushing each other on to get the best out of ourselves. It is a great company to work for and they look out for the apprentices

The programme is structured well. There are regular reviews to see how the apprentices are getting on and we receive feedback every time we carry out a task. Although I feel the tutors in the workshop don't give enough support if someone is struggling. There is no support plan in place.

We receive support for BTEC where we able to go to extra maths lessons on Monday evening and Wednesday morning. This allows us to go over things we don't understand and improve on assignments. However in the workshop I feel we someone is struggling there is no support plan because it is a four week rotational programme and everything is rushed.

We receive support for BTEC where we able to go to extra maths lessons on Monday evening and Wednesday morning. This allows us to go over things we don't understand and improve on assignments. However in the workshop I feel we someone is struggling there is no support plan because it is a four week rotational programme and everything is rushed.

I feel it gives me the platform to improve and carry out tasks in a better way. The programme is structured well. There are regular reviews to see how the apprentices are getting on and we receive feedback every time we carry out a task. We are given chances to work in a team and lead a group which gives me confidence to work better.

Yes there are extra curricular activities. We went on a trip to Skern Lodge to improve on team building activities. We were there for four days and carried out a number of activities. It helped us to get to know each other better and improve on communication and team work skills.

Yes

I believe BMW provides the platform for a young inexperienced student to grow into a professional and deliver the best on a day to day basis. BMW thrive on values and demand excellence so working for BMW you have to be working to a great standard. It is a friendly environment. The management are helpful and approachable and they do their best to gives us the state of the art equipment and facilities. This allows apprentices to improve and become confident as a employee of BMW. Overall I have had a great time here in this wonderful company and I cannot wait for the future.

I would advice them to apply for a role that they think will be right for them and I would say that presentation and first impression is very important so make sure your CV is update and up to a good standard. I would say it is important to be confident during the interview stage.