interior trim apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

3/10

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

As an apprentice I worked doing placements around the factory but now am on shift acting as an associate.

3/10

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

Some

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My programme ended early in october and I hoped to be able to be fully in my job role by now but am still being used as an apprentice and associate.

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

not very

1/10

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

little to none now

2/10

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

did receive some help but have completed qualifications so there isn't anything for them to support with now

5/10

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

Doesn't help my job role at all, I would be in the same place earning more if i just got a job here years ago

1/10

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 can go on training or to social events

4/10

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

9b. Why?

The apprenticeships could be so rewarding but aren't there yet

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

Be yourself, If you do want to work here there are good places in the factory to work and they like candidates to be themselves more than know everything as the whole point of an apprenticeship is to learn