Maintenance Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My day-to-day activity changes quite often due to the diverse number of roles we get to experience during the apprenticeship. Most placements involve me learning the role of a maintenance technician. During which I engage in and practice correct methods of engineering especially around fault detection and rectification. This includes all areas such as electrical, mechanical and fluid power systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my program fully and look forward to coming to work. I have been given many opportunities and a good level of responsibility even as an apprentice. I feel that if I am willing to learn new things that the opportunity is always available and the work you complete always receives proper feedback on which you can improve.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
During this apprenticeship I have learnt many new skills and developed on existing. Some good examples of new skills which I have learnt is around the hands on activities involved in engineering such as turning, milling, and correct techniques of wiring up panels as well as many more. Not only have I learnt new engineering skills but I have also developed others such as presentation skills, leadership skills and general communication.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is very well structured especially in relation to the work placements. The many varieties of areas you can cover gives you great exposure to various areas of the business and the engineering world. The educational side is also well structured and has coped well with recent struggles regarding the pandemic, covering weekly topics online throughout the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The employer supports me very well and I feel comfortable to approach many different people for support within the workplace. Whether it be support with a current task, college work, or struggles outside of the workplace, I know that there is always a relevant colleague network which can offer support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support is good from the training provider and you can always ask questions which you will receive good feedback from. There are also various emails you can use in order to contact them if required as you only go to training center once a week usually. This gives you the opportunity to as questions at all times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that a lot of the topic covered during the qualifications have helped with my performance within my role. you cover all areas from mechanical, electrical, CNC, fluid power, robotics, programming and business management. I would comfortably say that each of these areas has had some positive impact on my performance within the workplace.
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
There are many extra curricular activities to get involved in at work and it all depends on what you interests are and putting yourself out there to get involved. I am part of a corporate BMW golf syndicate and take part in a yearly mountain challenge walk for charity all through the workplace.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fun, friendly and positive place to work where you get to see the latest innovations and methods in which a successful global company work. I feel fulfilled with a lot of the work which I complete and have made many good acquaintances over my apprenticeship. I am looking forward to my future at BMW.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Apply yourself fully to the apprenticeship and each placement you enter during the time. All of the areas and people you meet will be able to give you some beneficial information or experience which you can take with you through the apprenticeship. This will massively help with your success during the apprenticeship.
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