Control Systems Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Shadowing engineers, doing a mix of mechanical, electrical, software, programming, and CAD jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoyed it, always learning something new
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes every day. In shadowing experienced engineers, there is always new things being taught. Due to the nature of the work and problems that arise, there is always new skills being developed. This includes mechanical, electrical, programming, software, fault finding and more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Providing you push and make an effort this place is great. If you don't make an effort there is minimal organisation and structure from workplace management.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If you make an effort to seek help, and are eager people are very happy to help and provide support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support, apprenticeship management is good, and university support is also good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Minimal, it is good to have the qualifications, and learn how to learn, but 95% of the information learned at university isn't used in the workplace.
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
Yes - football, event, networking etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to learn if you are eager. You get out what you put in, but can be a great place to learn and gain experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Come interested and wanting to learn. Attitude makes all the difference, if people can see you want to learn that are always happy to support and invest in you.
