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Engineering Technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I move between different departments every three months in areas like material steering, production and Quality. Lots of project work is invlolved.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Massively enjoy my programme and cant believe how far I have come in the space of 3 years.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed my communication skills, presentation skills, People management skills and other manufacturing skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured and always flexible with any other activities you need to complete.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of continued support throughout the whole apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Support is given as and when you request it and there is never any pressure from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Football charity matches occur every year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very interesting apprenticeship, aquire degree level qualification and production experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be confident.
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