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BMW Group UK

Light Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Farnborough, Hampshire

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
Fixing cars
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my programme as it is my dream job role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, i have learnt many things such as the importance of networking.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is extremely well organised as I find out what weeks I'm going to be at the academy at the start of the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from everyone I work with. I know that if I had and issues their is multiple people I could go to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support as I have regular check in's with my CPA and when I'm at the academy my trainer Ian Grace goes above and beyond to help me.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me a lot as it helps me understand why I'm doing the things I am which helps me diagnose faults.
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, there are many opportunities for networking.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company treats you well and I've never felt so supported in a workplace.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Just be yourself and and to appreciate every step of the process.
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