Maintenance Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Cowley, Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
Shadow the maintenance team, complete jobs and refurbishments, help keep the line running and fix breakdowns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very good, good variety, interesting stuff.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills in every form. Machining, hand skills, time management, people skills etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Good enough, but definitely could be better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the support i needed was provided and i know where to go if i require more.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Goof stuff to know but not massively relevant
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Just charity and future events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity, well supported and looked after, fun job, good experiences and lessons, good pay.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Learn from your mistakes, keep on top of your work, enjoy being an apprentice while it lasts.
