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Data Engineer Apprentice Review

at Volkswagen Group UK

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Computer Science, Data Analysis

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Day to day I am monitoring and creating data pipelines, as well as fulfilling requests from individuals for data products or sometimes a bit of data analysis

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
It is an amazing team and company. I have worked with so many interesting people. There is lots of opportunity for self-improvement as well as the projects being given are impactful, interesting and important

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I have learnt nearly everything I do from nothing with the support of my team and the apprenticeship provider

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
There is a clear outline of what is expected, but still has room to move things around and focus on different areas if needed

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Everyone is always looking to help and is really supportive of all the apprentices in Volkswagen Group UK

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

5/5
They make it really easy to work flexibly and do my education when it best suits me. In addition they make a very clear on what the goals are and what I need to focus on

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

5/5
I perfectly aligns with what I am doing with personalisation for the company and myself

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
There are ENGs (employee network groups) which anyone can be a part of which connects employees from around the business

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Group UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

They are an incredible company, welcoming, fun and always interested in new ideas

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Group UK?

Be yourself, and research the people interviewing you to get an idea of who they are
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