Toolmaker Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
-
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
A engineering role in which the key priority is to manage and maintain the tooling equipment to produce the panels required for vehicle production. The day to day operations consists of both preventative and reactive maintenance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have never entered a day of my program and not enjoyed my day. I genuinely look forward to my work days and the opportunities they provide. The environment and culture of the existing associates also make learning enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a valuable skill set that would set me apart and allow be to excel in most engineering environments. From practical skills such as welding, machining and wiring. To theoretical skills in quality mathematics and CAD
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programmed has maintained a good structure and I have always known where and when I shall be working. Placements throughout the work environments are documented and always accessible.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
It has been consistent and constant throughout the entire apprenticeship, we have weekly check in to ensure we are on track and just to check our own wellbeing. But we have a strong relationship with our advisors in we can approach them with any problem
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Support has been delivered throughout at varying levels of quality but through the majority of the program I haven't struggled to understand topics
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It meets the needs for the role as all the skills developed over the course have been used throughput my working days and allows me to bring value to my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Throughout the course there are plenty additional activities to be involved with
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has been one of the most enjoyable work places I have had the pleasure to be involved in and the role has made me a better version of myself
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Keep you head down, crack on with your work and make sure to be pleasant with your fellow apprentices as your all in the same position and support from others will always make it easier for you.
Public Relations and Events Assistant
at BMW Group UK
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Farnborough, Hampshire
-
4.8
