Level 3 Maintenance apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.8/5
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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
The role varies on a day to day basis. The initial part of the day is attending a morning meeting where I am given my responsibilities for the day. These task vary from PLC work, welding and fabricating, planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, and many more. At the beginning of each placement you are tasked with objectives to complete and every day you systematically work through them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall i enjoy the program and it offers many learning opportunities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed several skills that I previously had and have had the opportunity to gain experience in many more. Especially PLC skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Structure could be improved slightly and with a large intake of new apprentices i could see the structure becoming more of an issue.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is more than enough support from the management team and they are always on hand to assist.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I only attend the college once a week however the support is enough for me to complete my objectives. The NVQ assessor is absolutely brilliant and is only a phone call away.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The first year was beneficial to gain new skills however the placements are far more equipped to teach new skills. The BTEC doesn't always seem relevant
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 many activities from school events to social events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship so far. The management team are fantastic and are readily available. The NVQ assessor can not help you enough. The work is enjoyable providing you fully integrate yourself into the teams.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Follow the core values of the BMW group Responsibility, appreciation, trust, transparency and openness. Be eager to learn and fully immerse yourself into the job role.
