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BMW Group UK

Maintenance Technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Oxford

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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
Training in our first year starts at 8am by then we should be sat and ready to start all lessons. Currently we are studying PLC's and the experience has been amazing since I am a mature student I have touched on PLC's but was not confident enough until I came onto the apprenticeship program..
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much the support from my lecturer's and managers has been amazing and I look forward to being a very productive and reliable employee after training.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have developed my PLC skills to confident.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured and ample time to complete our paperwork which can at times be overwhelming.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BMW were amazing in support and having my basic pay unaffected by the training course has left me feeling appreciated as a student and employee.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Amazing lecturer's who love what they do.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Absolutely much needed to have a better understanding of my role and functioning of equipment.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Networking with other apprentices and also the support I get from the senior guys has been pleasant.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good remuneration and pension.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Get good grades and a positive attitude.
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