Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Within my apprenticeship I thoroughly enjoy the day to day challenge that the maintenance environment presents me, if fault finding, fixing, performing checks or even covering the area, no two days are the same and I enjoy the tasking environment. I encounter mechanical, electrical, programming problems all in which I learn new things daily.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme, the testing environments and the opportunities it has presented me. I have been able to grow and learn in ways I didn't think I was able to. I love how versatile the role can make me and how no two days are the same within the environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, throughout my apprenticeship I find myself learning new things every day. I joined the programme with many weaknesses and I feel like I have been able to attack these and improve in the best way possible. To some at the beginning of their apprenticeship the thought of being in the high pressure environment may be scary however it is very beneficial for growth and learning, it is good that you can be in the deep end, it can test an individual and bring the best out of them.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship programme is very structured, within the workplace apprentice managers ensure that you gain enough experience in each area and department, this way you are able to gain the most benefit out of the apprenticeship. You have allocated days in which you attend college to further your studies. There is frequent communication between managers and apprentices to ensure that we get the best out of the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Within the programme as apprentices we gain large amounts of support and help in order to feel at ease within the roles we are in. We have very frequent communication between the apprentices and managers and they help us where we need. Meetings are also scheduled to ensure apprentice hit frequent targets for the placements.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
While working towards out apprenticeship qualifications the training provider offers lots of help to make sure our experience with them is as smooth as possible. if we are stuck or find parts challenging they will take the time to ensure that we gain understanding on the topics so that we can progress with the work.
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 the qualification I learn with the training provider are very relevant for the role that i am. The qualifications prepare us for all aspects of the engineering environment and the workplace, things ranging from Health and safety within the workplace, all the way through to electrical and mechanical systems.
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
Yes, within work there are many networking and extra activities offered to us. these opportunities are both within and outside the apprenticeship circle. there is frequent communications for apprentices to take part in all which discuss activities, an example of this is the newsletter team which the apprentice can take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
there are many benefits to working for the company through an apprenticeship
- you can earn while you learn, this make it a better alternative the things such as university
- you are able to gain crucial industry experience and knowledge.
- the company is willing to invest in you to progress with your studies.
- you can earn while you learn, this make it a better alternative the things such as university
- you are able to gain crucial industry experience and knowledge.
- the company is willing to invest in you to progress with your studies.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
If someone were to tell me that they were applying for the apprenticeship I would advise them to be confident in your abilities and take each stage as it comes. As well as this if you make a mistake in any process, remain calm and pick yourself up. Express yourself in the best way possible.
