Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

My role within the company is to work in the logistics side of the production.

8/10

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

I have been able to develop my practical skills, such as using lathes and milling machines as well as using hand tools such as files, hacksaws and using pillar drills.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot as it allows me to develop hands-on skills as well as understand the theory behind certain engineering processes like hydraulics.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is quite organised as all classes at college are split into blocks and we have plenty of time to complete all assessments needed.

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer as I get weekly check-ins with my manager as well as recieve email updates about what is happening on-site.

8/10

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

I recieve support from my training provider as my teachers give me access to online research / notes that help me revise for assessments and assignments.

8/10

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

My qualification helps me perform in my role better as it allows me to further understand the processes needed.

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.)

As a team building exercise, the company sent all first year apprentices on a trip to Devon to take part in team building activities and get us to work well together and problem solve.

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is really great at trying to include you in the plant, even when you are based at college for the first year.

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

Always be confident if you have any ideas as they could be really good and could actually benefit the company.