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level 6 manufacturing engineering technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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 study at college and complete placements in the workplace involving deskwork and going to meetings
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the work but find the travel time to college challenging

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes lots. online skills, writing skills, team working, leadership etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
lots of support whenever we need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
some tutors are not good at teaching or explaining for students to understand but there are people we can go to for support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
not all of it is relevant to my future job role directly but it is all useful skills/knowledge to have
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 lots of charity events and professional networking opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they are very supportive and there is a structured process through the apprenticeship. it is a very friendly work environment and you gain lots of skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
go for it! it unlocks many skills and you make many friends and gain lots of useful and rewarding work experience
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