Assembly Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Finding placements around the workplace experiencing different aspects of the business and performing roles and responsibilities in those placements

8/10

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

Yes I have learnt how the company works and what different aspects there are of the company

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the people I work with and the different roles that are available to experience

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

You have to be willing to push for placements and make sure it is happening and be sure to keep strong communication

6/10

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

I receive support when I have needed it and asked for it

7/10

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

I did receive a lot of support in the first two years but due to change of staff there has been less support but still enough to do the course

8/10

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

Yes I do feel there is relevance such as CAD as that is used in the workplace

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 but you do have to hunt them out

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

There is a good experience to be had but you have to be determined to push for them

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

I would make sure you refresh your maths knowledge for the tests that will be presented in the interviews and prepare your knowledge about the company.