Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Maintenance Technician Apprentice - I spend most of the time by the side of skilled maintenance technicians who teach me how to complete certain jobs, however we also have placements around the business giving us an insite into other areas.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Ive completed a PEO level 3 along with BTEC level 3 and im now doing a HNC in electrical and electronic principles. ive been sent on numerous training couses like Working at heights, CPR and MEWP training (cherry picker) etc

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy coming to work and being able to learn new skills and meet new people everyday, the best part is that everyday you do something different in my role and therefore it keeps you on your toes

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?
  • They offer good benefits to you like the car scheme and employee discounts off certain brands/ compaines.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is structured to an extent as far as we know what placements we are going to and the further education is also avaliable if you perform well and try.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • If you need support from the tutors then they can help most of the time

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • If you have any issues then the managers are available to talk, and if not you can always go to the HR departement.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Its very well paid for an apprentice and i can live comfortably, would struggle if you are completely independant (paying for a house etc)

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • You get the oppurtunity to represent the business either during further education/ careers day/ training courses.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a good career path at a respectable company.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Turn up smart, be confident with what you say and know the role you want to do.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

October 2014


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