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BMW Group UK

Production Steering and Distribution Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Chichester

Review Submitted: April 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I book orders into production weeks whilst considering production and supplier restrictions. I also analyse data and create reports for monitoring of production, this allows us to be a proactive department instead of a reactive.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy both my work and my education side of the apprenticeship. My degree doesn't necessarily link to my home department but the opportunity to do placements around the business enables me to successfully hit my KSBs as required. The work environment is enjoyable and I feel as though I am a valued member of the business.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have completed data analytics level 2 and level 3 which has enabled me to create reports for the departments across the business. I have also progressed my presentation skills through the completion of a presentation skills training course and the opportunity to present my work to management levels.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I believe certain aspects of my programme are organised very well but others not, for example any issues I have are very well handled by my home department but it can be quite a lot of hassle to get issues supported by the apprentice advisor team. My degree was cancelled in my first year and now that it is coming towards the end of my apprenticeship there is a lot of uncertainty of what will happen with my contract at the end of my apprenticeship date even though I will have a year left of my degree. This has created a lot of worry for me and there does not seem to be a sense of worry from other parties.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My home department support me very well, if I have any issues I know who to raise them to and I can be sure that they will be sorted and managed appropriately by my team. I am not sure that I could say the same about the apprentice advisor team as they often don't have the time to deal with things when required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider offer incredible support when it comes to assignment writing and reviewing, I have used this service multiple times and will continue to do so for the remainder of my apprenticeship. Some lecturers are very good at supporting us with work and others are not, it depends on their teaching style.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
As mentioned previously, I would not say my degree directly links to me role but certain aspects such as risk and stakeholder management skills have been extremely helpful for certain tasks.
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
There are activities to get involved in but I don't necessarily take up the offer.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Potentially a career for life which has a good pension and a great car scheme with a range of other benefits included as well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
You have to have self belief and confidence that you can do it, that will carry you a long way.
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