Level 3 Maintenance Technician Review

Item: Level 3 Maintenance Technician at BMW Group UK
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Coleshill, Warwickshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - 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

Mostly my time is spent in college for the first year of the apprenticeship, the only times I am plant is during half terms and when college is on break. I study numerous subjects which include Milling, Turning, Business improvement techniques, Electrical maintenance, fluid power ETC. On a Thursday we have a longer day and study our subjects for level 2 BTEC for this year which includes Maths, Physics, Materials, Electrical principles, Health and safety and PLCs.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I very much enjoy my apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I've learnt a lot since joining BMW especially when I have been in plant. When I have been in plant I have gained a lot of practical standard working procedures and learnt how to avoid bad habits when I have been partaking in practical work. In college I have learnt a lot about new subjects and acquired new skills on the subjects listed previously, equally I have reinforced skills I have learnt prior especially during my BTEC day.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

I would overall say it is

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

When needed my employer will supply the necessary support I need.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

I feel like there could be some more support in terms of catching up and talking about how we are doing with college work. I just feel distant from plant when in college and have a slight lack in that communication bridge.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I've definitely noticed a high correlation in things I have learnt in college to the practical work I have completed in plant.

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

Charity team
Football opportunities
Newsletter team
ETC

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great opportunity to work for an exceptional company and learn the working practices of an elite company. Equally the opportunities for future development are really good.