Control Technician Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

To attend breakdowns on machines and look at new innovation techniques that can improve the business.

10/10

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

PLC coding and software analysis has been taught to help develop the job role to solve problems on the shop floor

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme has offered a great experience into the world of engineering especially in the automotive industry.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has been good throughout, however occasionally communication between managers has required improvement

9/10

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

BMW offer as much support as required, the help and assistance is comprehensive at all times

10/10

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

The training provider has been hit and miss, the educational provider is contracted out to an external vendor and isn't associated with BMW.

4/10

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

The qualification, a degree in electronic engineering has been helpful in the role and the existing knowledge has been improved over the time since starting the degree

7/10

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.)

Social evenings have been arranged in the past to celebrate events, as well as BMW related celebrations

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great working environment, the role is interesting and the people you work with are professional and good to talk to.

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

Know the business and its history. Understand what BMW manufacture and the cars and motorcycles they make. As well as having a genuine interest within engineering.