Leathershop Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in the Leathershop at Rolls-Royce. Cutting leather, sewing, covering parts and building seats. Working with team leaders and different teams within the Leathershop.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt to sew which is something I thought I'd never be able to pick up!

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It's been brilliant being an apprentice at Rolls-Royce

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

    • Highly

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

    • It has been well organised, I've always been kept busy.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • The college is really helpful and supportive.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The company is very supportive of me.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is excellent for an apprentice wage. Well above the minimum wage.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, lots of apprentices have been abroad as part of work.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good pay, exciting job, good prospects.

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

    • Sell yourself and try hard for it, it's a brilliant oppertunity.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

September 2014

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