Apprentice 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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
As a maintenance apprentice, i work with maintenance and participate in jobs that they do.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i am enjoying my apprenticeship so far, i like how we always rotate placements but having enough time in one to really understand what it is like to always keep it interesting and learning new things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt and developed many skills throughout my apprenticeship. Within the first year i used machinery such as lathes, milling, welding and hand fitting. This is then further developed throughout the apprenticeship when using it out in placements around the plant to undertake certain activities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is organised well as our placements are structured well and if there is any problems or if we need any help we have our placement managers to go to.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve lots of support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I recieve a lot of support from my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The practical side of the qualification (year 1) has helped me a lot to perform better in my role.
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
Yes there are some extra curricular activities to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because you learn a lot whilst also working alongside maintenance to really get an in depth understanding of what goes on around the plant and having hands on experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Speak to as many people as possible, building your networking and partake in any opportunities that may arise.
