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BMW Group UK

Lean manufacturing production apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Chichester

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
building cars in a particular work package starting at 6am till 2.30 3 days a week and 2 days a week at college doing lean manufacturing theory and practical
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
it’s okay sometimes

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
at college using lathes and mills plus hand work. Lean manufacturing principles and at work management skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
it’s not good at all needs structure
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
not much sometimes when we complain we do
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
loads they are amazing
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
not much in some ways it does.
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
placements, school career days etc

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because it’s local it’s good money and the opportunities post apprenticeship are good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
be yourself, be friendly and respect others at interview days
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