Toolmaker Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

It can come in many forms of Jobs from modification and repair of equipment. Using specialty equipment for many of these jobs can be involved. But everyday can be a new and different task

10/10

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

The usage and operation of many specialty tools and equipment, alongside applicable mathematics skills and graphical design skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Overall the program has been very good but the educational institute requires some improvement

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

On site it is very well structured and there is always something new to learn, but the college work has either felt rushed or too slack

9/10

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

If i have ever had a problem they have always been available to help

10/10

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

NVQ support has been incredible and I cannot fault the trainer with all the assistance and visits they have provided to ensure we have work complete. BTEC has had its ups and downs I also cannot fault Maitham for his continued support

8/10

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

Overall I have never gone into a task in my role worried about my understanding of the task and if I did not know anything there was always help at hand.

9/10

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.)

I am currently in a Apprentice Newsletter team that has had good networking opportunities but outside this its very fair to see other apprentices

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I was in a job for 9 years prior and can honestly say its been the best decision of my life, I have an employer that feels supportive, I have very competitive pay that is always improving on my performance and the work environment is very pleasant

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

Keep you head down, crack on with your work and make sure to be pleasant with your fellow apprentices as your all in the same position and support from others will always make it easier for you.