Maintenance Engineer Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Engineering maintenance, first year training basic skills of mechnical and electrical engineering along side a level 3 btec qualitication. In the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years doing various placements around the factory learning and developing new engineering skills by applying them to a real maintenance workplace situation.

8/10

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

Yes, I have developed my all round basic engineering skills and learnt a lot of theory based on what I'm doing practically

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the variety of different things to learn on the apprenticeship (teamwork, leadership, opportunities) and the challenge.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

Very much, apprentices are highly valued and are seen as the future of the company

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well, the training is to a very high standard, a high ammount of extra support is offered, the layout of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year is well structured

9/10

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

A high ammount in working hours as well as extra support outside of working hours. All tutors have good attitudes when teaching apprentices

9/10

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

A lot, many opportunities are offered, good benefits from the company, employers are approachable if there is an issue that needs to be addressed

9/10

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

In terms of apprentice wage, BMW pay very high

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are many company events and group company lesuire activities

9/10

9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It offers a range of apprenticeships, good opportunities and develops workplace skills.

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

Prepare a lot of previous workpieces and skills that have been completed beforehand (e.g. at school, college/sixth form, uni etc.) and sell yourself in the interview. Make sure to stand out from the rest of applicants as it is a tough, competitive process.