Wood shop intern Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • The role included the day to day production of the wooden interior for Rolls Royce. Other jobs included implementing lean manufacturing and problem solving.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Lean manufacturing Presenting Problem solving Sanding Polishing Professionalism Process creation and documentation

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • A lot...

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

    • Relatively valued considering the size of the company

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It was more flexible than structured

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Na

    1/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Little, it was more independent

    3/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very tight budget

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, but I make them happen

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The prestige associated and the experience of working for a large company

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

    • Be independent, make the most if it and don't be afraid to ask

Details

Gap Year Programme

Engineering

South East

May 2017

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