Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Maintenance apprenticeship. Mostly involves shadowing senior engineers; there are opportunities to do project work. A good mixture of electrical and mechanical work. You get to work with lots of different people so you are always learning new skills and techniques.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many new skills, both in the practical aspect; but also in the theoretical aspect. I am studying for a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The people are very nice to work with, everyone is very willing to share all of their knowledge with you. The company culture is fantastic.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?
  • There is always praise. I feel most valued when i can be trusted to work alone and work without guidance.

    9/10

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

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As much as is required.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As much as is required.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary is very good.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are some throughout the year.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It would depend on what they wanted to do with their life; an Apprenticeship isn't the right route for everyone.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Start reading Engineering books. Get as much work experience at BMW as you can before you apply so you know what to expect on a daily basis.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

October 2014


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