Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Chichester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Repair and prepping vehicle panels and spray painting the panel, baking and polishing refinishing the repair using different pieces of equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship quite significantly, I have learnt a lot of new skills and also developed on past skills as well. I like the fact I am able to explore and experience other areas in the business on placements.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt not just about my college course but also about the automotive industry and different areas in the business. I have also developed my artistic skills and using new medias and materials.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure and timetabling of the program is good and I have never queried what jobs/department I am meant to be working with, I am always supported by my main managers.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive 1-1 meetings/reviews with both my main manager every month and also reviews with my college mentor every 4 months.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive 1-1 meetings every 4 months, and plenty of support and apprentice course advice
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The course I do at Thathcam is quite different from the process we use at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars but i always make the most out of my block releases at Thatcham ready for my EPA.
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
The odd school event here and there.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Extremely supportive and close knit company. I am enjoying my apprenticeship, I have learnt lots of new skills and also across the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be passionate, interested in the roll and research the company, remember to ask questions to your interviewer.
