maintenance technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Oxford, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
Being a first year apprentice, my day to day routine varies based on the day. On mondays I spend my day in the classroom learning relevant engineering information such as maths, electronics, and mechanical principles. tuesday-friday involves learning various hands on engineering disciplines such as machining, electronics, hand-fitting, and PLC's
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i thoroughly enjoy my program and look forward to coming to work. each day is interesting and provides me with knew information
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed a large range of skills during my time at BMW group. these vary from practical hands on skills and the theory skills listed in my previous response, to work based skills such as communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the apprenticeship is somewhat well organised. during my course we have faced some disruption due to tutors leaving and not being able to find replacement staff.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i receive adequate support from the workplace, there is support for mental health, physical health and training for a range of different topics and subjects
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i receive lots of support from tutors, this includes being provided with help when i asked and having sufficient learning resources.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i feel that the qualification will greatly prepare me for my role, this is because it teaches the basic skills and knowledge required, which will be expanded upon when i enter 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.)
1/5
there are very few extra curricular activities, and when they do exist we are often not made aware or given the opportunity to participate as certain people are told earlier and therefore get first choice.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they provide a good working environment alongside a competitive salary and employees bonuses.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
be confident and research the company and job role. understand what you are truly applying for and have a genuine interest in the role and company.
