L6 Engineering Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
I complete 3 month placements each varies with tasks and workload, but must include team meetings, work that expands your skill set, shadowing team members and getting involved in group projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed the apprenticeship and the placements I have been to, they have all been very different experiences and great opportunities to learn. I have not enjoyed the academic side as much but the majority of my day to day work i really enjoy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, in this apprenticeship you will learn data analytics skills and digital solutions within your work projects as well as knowledge on engineering manufacturing and specific skills for your end roll.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Unfortunately there as been so many changes within my year of the apprenticeship from academic courses, teachers and lack of mangers to due many different circumstances, which has made it difficult to receive support and a full placement plan.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Due to the many changes the support received has varied a lot, apprentice feedback isn't always taken aboard until much later than it should and the change / lack of mangers has made it difficult to receive support. However placement mangers are great, they offer lots of support and open new opportunities for your career and learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Most modules do not relate to my role within my company however this is individual as most Eng techs have very different roles where some modules are more suited then others for their roles.
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
Yes, the apprenticeship offers a great level of extra curricular activities that you can participate in and lead, it is a great way to network with apprentice from all years/ roles across all the UK plants. examples: Charity Champions, Newsletter team and SharePoint team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to start your career with many opportunities and great training which can be an invaluable experience. it is a great way to earn money while achieving your academic qualifications, I have found this apprenticeship really improved my work ethic and obtained transferrable skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
It is important to show you are a driven hard working individual who is interested in growing your career within BMW and what has made you want the role.
