Tool Maker Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Die tooling maintenance and modification. with operations of various hand tool and CNC tooling
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time during my program with loads of learning experience and a pleasant work environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I developed strong CAD skills and learnt to use a variety of specialist tooling such as EDM, CNC and welding
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall organization and training has been consistent and many opportunities to learn additional skills outside the vocational studies. However there are been some minor issues with lesson structure on some occasion
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received support throughout the entire course and if any issues or additional opportunities outside my typical scope of responsibility have been offered throughout that benefit myself
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support has been fundamental to by course and I have received reviews and teams calls throughout to ensure I remain on track and I was able to finish earlier than expected
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel the training has been very valuable
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
There has been plentiful choice of extra activity to do outside my course with even the opportunity to work abroad at another company location
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a fantastic chance for both personal and professional growth
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Ask for help when you can as plenty of people are there to help
