Toolmaking Engineer Review

Item: Toolmaking Engineer at BMW Group UK
Rating: 4.7
Author: Anonymous

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

As a 4th year we are polishing the skills we have learned over the last three years as to prepare us for our jobs. By this time we are working more independently with supervision. The work we do is general maintenance on our tooling and die equipment. This includes preventative and reactive based repairs in a production environment.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I very much enjoy my apprenticeship. More for me, it's the people I work with that make the difference. As well the work I do is fun as I've always enjoyed taking things apart and fitting them back together. Furthermore there are opportunities in the business for social activities (before and hopefully after Covid) like a mountain challenge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

This year I've probably learned the most out of any year. Working independently has allowed me to learn at my pace, which works best for me. Any mistakes I make, I am allowed to fix myself as well as I am taking more responsibility for my work. Then as well, I am developing my existing skill set.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

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

5/5

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

4/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The benefits are great which include access to the group car scheme, regular pay increases, bonuses, extracurricular activities, and access to further education and training.