Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.5/10

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

Carrying out team admin tasks, excel spreadsheets, basic manufacturing plant support tasks

6/10

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

Developed some more skills using office computer systems

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The team are friendly and considerate but I do not find many of my tasks very engaging or interesting

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There does not seem to be much structure or formal engineering training involved, beyond the university studies.

4/10

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

I receive help and support if I request it

7/10

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

The standard of teaching and communication requires improvement. There is too much confusion and inconsistency, and the teaching methods are not engaging.

5/10

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

I do not use much of my training in the workplace.

4/10

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.)

Not at present, due to social restrictions due to CV19 but more social activities are planned for the future

7/10

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

9b. Why?

I have not found it to be a particularly engaging job. My colleagues are friendly and supportive but the apprenticeship content does not seem particularly structured. There is not much of a link between university and work, and there is very little formal training structure in place in the workplace

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

Examine the job specification closely to make sure the job you're applying for is what you are really expecting.