Maintenance technician apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

On a day to day basis I come to the Onsight training school to do my training before I go into the plant. I am a first year apprentice and this what I have to do before doing my placements in the different departments around the plant.

9/10

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

I have learnt many skills when doing the different engineering rotations such as welding and wiring up components. I never was able to do this before I came but with help from the tutors i have developed new skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Since I have started the apprentice I have met many different people and they are all so welcoming and the programme is very good in helping each apprentice develop there knowledge and skills. Therefore I really enjoy the programme

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The organisation is of the programme is to a good standard, but there is always room for improvement.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer they are always around to ask for help and they are never short of time for apprentices they always help wherever possible giving us different opportunities

10/10

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

We do receive a lot of support from the tutors downstairs in the workshop but during our study day on Monday I think there is a lack of support from the teaching side of things.

7/10

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

The training provider does help me perform better in role, the tutors down in the workshop are very good at helping all apprentices achieve there goals and they help us understand each rotation.

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.)

There are many extra curricular activities to get involved in here at BMW group but due to COVID 19 they have been postponed but I think they are starting to open back up again therefore there will be a lot more opportunities for first year apprentices.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a professional company and they have structured there apprentice scheme to help people become the best person they can be and therefore helping the company progress.

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

Be confident, be yourself. Be open to talking to people as everyone is so nice here and will help you with anything while on your course.