Lean Manufacturing Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Chichester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
My role can change depending on the day. Whether that be upholstering seats , building tables , creating excel sheets or doing admin. However my main task as an apprentice is to learn as much as i can about all of the business to help the future of the company in a future role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my job very much and recommend the apprentice to anyone who wants to work with cars or even people who are unsure what they want to do because you can find what your passionate here.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i have learnt so many skills on the apprenticeship , Being on the apprenticeship i have learn't how to sew , upholseter , check for quality issues in leather , cover all interior parts , help develop new models and also help with mandatory air bag tests. A big thing i've taken away form this apprentice ship is that my social skills have greatly increased as i'm always meeting and speaking to new people everyday.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The structure and organisation could definitely improve however it has improved since i first started my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and have weekly 1-1 meetings to talk about my progress and future within the business. I don't have many problems but if i did i know that there would be people there to support me with them.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive the right amount of support so that i can achieve my qualification
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification helps me understand how to make production more efficient and lean. When i go into production zones i feel like i can always find ways to make the process easier and faster.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not that i'm aware off
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a decent job that has good wages and it's a brilliant apprentice for your first step of many into your working career. As long as you have the right mindset you will go far with this apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
I would recommend that you just have the right "never give up" mindset and be yourself when applying for this job
