Assembly Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

As an Assembly apprentice, I started on the Assembly line to gain experience and being hands on with the product. I have been able to go on placements with different departments and gain experience with different areas and functions of the business.

8/10

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

Yes I have learnt new skills that will be relevant to my future within this industry.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme, everyday is a different day. I learn new things every time I step through the door at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel as thought the organisation of my programme is rapidly improving since I joined in 2019. The only let down is the organisation of our Training provider as they seem to have less care with the classes they teach.

5/10

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

My employer supports me immensely and I can tell that they want the best for me. They have been supporting me in searching for a Job role.

7/10

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

There is definitely a lack of support from our training provider. I have noticed that one teacher in particular really wants the best for his students and will support me in trying my best. However this is not the same from some other teachers.

2/10

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

I think that there is a slight issue with course relevance but as a hole it is very difficult to find a course that applies directly to what we do in work.

6/10

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.)

Yes there are plenty, for example I have joined the email chain for the football team.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I think Rolls-Royce MC is a great place to work as it is full of friendly and helpful people and very nice and clean facilities. I would recommend going the apprenticeship route.

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

Embrace everything and get involved with as much as you can, ask lots of questions and don't be afraid to ask for help.