Lab Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering, Chemistry
Coleshill, Warwickshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
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
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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:
4/5
I work in the Material and Process analysis team, investigating quality issues and using a combination of chemistry and metallurgy-based techniques to help monitor and solve these problems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have immensely enjoyed the programme. Combining a Manufacturing Engineering degree with a laboratory environment has been very interesting and always brings new, and exciting problems to tackle.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
This role has taught me a variety of skills, mostly involving my social and team-based skills. It has also improved my independence and organisational skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured, with an apprentice manager ensuring that my placements around the plant are beneficial for me in my final job role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer sends me plenty of support, with my placement manager always checking that I am happy with the workload alongside the uni work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider has been great with support. Any time I've had a query with anything related to my uni course, I have received a timely and helpful response.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The work experience and university studies complement each other very well. I gain a deeper understanding of the content of my course from the experience I gain at work, whilst many of the practices used at work I am already aware of due to the education and training on this programme.
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 plenty of opportunities to get involved in sports and social activities. Football is organised on a weekly basis, where anyone can get involved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BMW Group provide a well-structured programme alongside a supportive environment that helps apprentices develop their skills and confidence.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be patient with the application process as it can be lengthy. Understand what makes you passionate to work for a company like BMW Group and really communicate that throughout the process.
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