Maintenance Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

As a maintenance apprentice our daily routines can vary, depending on the how the line(s) is running. some days are busy, some are not so busy; other times we are asked to work on projects such as commissioning new machines or robots.

10/10

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

Yes, over the last three years i have learnt a lot of new engineering skills and knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like working at Hams Hall, it is fun and we learn something new everyday.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, our college has state of the art equipment and top class lecturers. Our NVQ assessor is very helpful and our manager is helpful too.

10/10

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

Whenever we need help, we can always ask, we never feel uncomfortable asking for advice or a helping hand.

10/10

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

Plenty, our college lecturers always encourage us to email them an additional questions and our NVQ assessor is on site 3 days a week.

10/10

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

Our BTEC, NVQ and FD are all extremely relevant in our work place, as a culmination are perfect for our job role.

10/10

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.)

There's a "Mountain Challenge" each year, christmas do's, charity football tournaments, and a few more things.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Because i enjoy my job, and i enjoy coming to work, most people cant/wont say that.

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

Just be confident and do your best to impress, sell yourself in the interview.