Maintenance Engineering Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Cowley, Oxfordshire
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
3/5
1st year - College and workshop experience
2nd year - One day a week college and factory work experience
3rd year - Start shift work with more factory experience
4th year - Shift work as a trainee
2nd year - One day a week college and factory work experience
3rd year - Start shift work with more factory experience
4th year - Shift work as a trainee
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy what I do, this is very different to A levels.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - Welding, Fluid power, Mechanical, turning, milling, electronics, electrical, PLC, hand fitting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured, compacted into a short time and great tutors.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
In the first year you receive more support from the college, this is because you are mainly involved with them.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
If you need anything they will help you. You have frequent reviews to ensure you are okay and on track.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a good side step from A-levels, if you are unsure of university this is good to get experience and potentially a good job at the end.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Make sure you pick an apprenticeship you feel you would like to do, ensure its right for you and what YOU want to do.
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