Maintenance Technician Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

Varies from day to day, college is 5 days a week from 9am to 4pm. Ranges from workshop skills, electrical and academic subjects on BTEC day such as Maths and theory based subjects.

6/10

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

Lots of new skills. Prior to the job I had zero experience and now gained a much greater understanding of the subjects as well as my place in the workplace.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

On the day to day it’s fairly enjoyable but there are communication issues and a lack of structure that hinders the experience and learning potential massively.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Sometimes we are missing entire timetables until the week we start as well as undefined finishing and ending time.

3/10

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

Support from the employer is great with weekly messages and visits to see how we are doing.

10/10

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

Opinions are mixed as it varies from tutor to tutor but overall most give structured lessons and teaching supports.

5/10

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

Yet to be determined but it’s given me a much better understanding of the practically involved.

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.)

Not looked into it left experience in the middle.

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support from everyone at BMW and can tell they are passionate about everyone in this role.

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

Be open and do lots of research on the role prior to properly understand what you are wanting to do. Knowing that this is a career.