Toolmaker Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
I work on dies in the tool room, ensuring that they work as intended. For example, working trim edges, sharpening punches, testing dies in presses, re pressurising gas springs etc etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many new skills, including:
- Team work and networking, working with people i don't usually work with. improving my confidence.
I have also developed existing skills, such as:
- Communication verbally and written.
- Persistence when a job is long or problematic.
- Team work and networking, working with people i don't usually work with. improving my confidence.
I have also developed existing skills, such as:
- Communication verbally and written.
- Persistence when a job is long or problematic.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are many benefits, financially, socially and development of knowledge and skills that can be applied outside of work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Chase people for work, don't wait for someone to come to you.
