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Level 6 Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing

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
Depending on my placement, i spend most days working on a larger project that i am working on, otherwise i will be doing some coursework for University
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
the apprenticeship is very enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have gained two forklift licenses, crane license and the knowledge to use excel to its full potential, as well as several other softwares

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
some aspects are very well organised, however, some aspects could be organised slightly better
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
support is there if i need it, but most of the time we are independent in our work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
we have a mentor at university, who we have occasional meetings with
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
since transferring to university rather than college, things have massively improved
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
N/A - you can spend time with your friends outside of work, but inside work there is very little

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the people who i work with are amazing, and there is always something new to do. networking through my work is going very well also
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
stand out, be your own person
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