Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

I am a woodshop planning apprentice so I am learning planning. I am currently in the milling team.

9/10

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

Yes, I am learning problem solving and analysis tools. Lean manufacturing processes. I am learning communication skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am very much enjoying my placement at the moment. Sometimes not so muhc, others times a lot.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its hit and miss. It is getting better but still room for improvement.

4/10

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

Asking certain people gets me loads of support. Asking anyone doesn't alwasy work.

4/10

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

Not a lot. I have been finished College for 6 months now with nothing put in place to take up the time and prep me for the next section of the programme.

7/10

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

It is really good and I have been able to take skills learnt at college and transfer them across.

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.)

Sometimes, I have been to a couple of socials and I could be more involved if I wanted to but I am happy.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It honestly is a great place to work and I Love it but theres room for improvement.

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

Be yourself. Don't overthink. Don't Rush. Research the company first. Don't ta;l about airplanes.