Maintenance Engineer Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

I am a maintenacne engineer at plant oxford. On a daily basis we fix broken down equipment and do planned checks to avoid breakdowns.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt plenty of new skills in the first year we were tutored to learn the basis of engineering and now is the second year we are applying our knowledge on the different areas of the plant under the supervision of qualifid maintenance staff.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work we do and i get on well with the other apprentices and other staff.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

I always feel like i am wanted at work, and i am proud to represent the brand that i work for.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There have been apprentices at mini plant oxford for a long time so the program is very well structured and organised.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The training providers offer plenty of support they make sure to have review frequently so any issues can be raised.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The employers offer plenty of support they make sure to have review frequently so any issues can be raised.

9/10

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

I am getting paid enough for me to be well of while I live at home and i always have enough money to havce fun out side of work.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are plenty of careers event, and competitons we can enter if we push for these opportunities.

8/10

9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity to get into a huge international company with plenty of careers directions, the pay is great and the people who work here are helpful and kind.

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

Ensure preparation for heavy interview questioning, learn some facts about the company and find a way to stand out from the group.