Level 3 Maintenance Apprenticeship 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
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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:
4/5
Press Maintenance, looking after equipment and anything to do with the press
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It's very enjoyable and prefer now being on shift.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved my welding skills and knowledge of the new technology of the Schuler Press.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's good and I think it has improved over the years but there's still room for improvement.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot especially recently considering some family issues as of late.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
It's alright can definitely be better and communication needs to be better and getting a timely response.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Year 1 helped in developing hands on skills but after that not really a lot
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, school events and training provided to improve roles for the job and charity events to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great working environment to work in, especially Swindon Plant it's like a family as we have smaller work force than other plants.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be yourself and really there's only 2 things I say you need as an Apprentice. Eagerness to learn and a sense of humor
