Maintenance Engineer Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Currently I work in Sub-assembly at Plant Swindon where I carry out maintenance on robots. This involves PLC programming, mechanical and electrical fault finding as well as general routine maintenance checks. It is the shifts responsibility to maintain production at all times and keep each cell operating.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt a vast amount of skills to include; welding, programming, pnuematics, hydrualics, electrical installation, PLCs, turning and milling as well as developing my theory based knowledge with eletrical principles, mehanical principles, maths etc.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have learnt a lot from the apprenticeship, pratically and theory wise. I have also worked with a number of different people to help develop my people skills further. The apprenticehsip is very demanding which i did not expect quite as much.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There were a number of issues with the trailblazer program set by the government espeically given we were the first year at Swindon to do the trailblazer apprenticeship. The work load changed dramatically and there were a number of time contraints that could of been minimised.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There was always support when required, however there is an expectation to work within your own authority and diligently.

6/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support is always there when required

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I have applied a number of things taught throughout my BTEC and HNC to the workplace, especially when learning the PLCs and programming.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Every year BMW group take part in the mountain challenge and other charitable events are held.

6/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a growing international business which prides itself on quality. The industry is fast pace with developing technology.

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

Do not underestimate the work load and be 100% commited