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Maintenance technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
My role involves maintaining the machinery which is used to create BMW and MINI components.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy the program a lot as it’s different and exciting work each day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt lots of new skills to do with engineering due to the year in a college environment learning.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the apprentichship is well structured meaning you’ll be able to try lots of different areas within the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
the apprenticeship provides lots of support within college and the workplace whether you need it for work issues or outside of work issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
you will receive support when needed from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
there are multiple teams at the company you can work in such as charity and newsletters.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is great job to have and an apprenticeship is a great way to learn and get paid at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
be confident in your ability and have the eagerness to learn.
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