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Level 3 Mature Maintenance Technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
In my current role, I am tasked with performing many different maintenance operations throughout the BMW Mini Plant Swindon
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I'm really enjoying learning and developing all of these new skills, and some of the subjects you are taught within the classroom settings are interesting and engaging.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned so many skills and techniques when working with all of the friendly staff here, some of the skills I have learned or improved upon throughout this apprenticeship have been my welding skills, fault-finding skills, wire tracing capabilities, and my confidence to be able to perform tasks without any assistance

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I feel that the structure of this programme has been great, and am very much enjoying my time in the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel i can always approach those who I am working with if I have any questions about a task or if i require help with something.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I feel I am always given enough time to be able to complete all of my classroom study work, and feel that I am supported well if i don't understand parts of a subject.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The training I have received has been great for the role I will be fulfilling when qualified, particularly when working on site and helping to fix/maintain things that I will be doing when qualified.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I would like there to be more offered in regards to extra curricular activities, there are many networking events that we can attend to encourage others to apply for the apprenticeship.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BMW Group is a fantastic company to work for, and will offer you a career path that can take you right to the top of your profession.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Ensure you try and take part in everything that is offered to you. you only get out of this what you are willing to put in.
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