Engineering Technician Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

As part of my role I am currently working as a PSP. This entails looking at manufacutirng Processes, speed up activities, analysis of areas and areas of improvement.

9/10

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

I have learnt and developed a lot of skills from the apprencticeship such as improved confidence, presenting skills, engineering knowledge, practical skills, writing skills, networking, lots of training courses and lots more.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme throughout, from start to finish, I am always learning every day and furthering my knowledge of different areas.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

I feel valued and appreciated by BMW in my day to day ativtiies for BMW Group.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very organised and structured. It was made clear from the start exactly what I would be completing throughout the apprenticeship with a breakdown of each year. The structure helped me to complete all the different aspects to the apprenticeship in sufficient time and to a good standard.

9/10

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

I have recieved a lot of support from my training provider, she is always available if I am ever unsure to need some help or guidance throughout the whole apprenticeship. Very outgoing and always helpful.

9/10

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

I have also recieved a lot of support from my employer, she is always available if I am ever unsure to need some help or guidance throughout the whole apprenticeship. If I ever had a problem she was always avilable to provide help and assistance.

9/10

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

I think that my salary has been very good throughout the whole of my apprenticeship.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

As a BMW Group apprentice there are lots of oppportunites to go to careers events, charity events and work related events. I have participated in the BMW Mountain challenge twice where as part of a team from work you complete an outdoor activities event in areas such as the Brecon Beacons or the Lake District.

9/10

9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BMW Group Apprenticeships are excellent, they offer you a very attractive education where there is the option to get a very high level of education providing you apply yourself. The company is a very reputable brand with lots of very knowledgable people to learn off of. A very good salary and company perks such as discounts at different retailers,company car and lots more.

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

I would say it is important to have a keen interest in Engineering and esnure to be thorough and detailed in the application process. Take your time to ensure that the application is well written and accurate. Be confident in the interview process and ensure that you are well prepared. Always be honest when answering any questions and ensure to come across enthusiatic, knowledgable and polite. Also if you are unsure on anything about the apprenticeship make sure to ask at the assessment day centres so that you are prepared for anything if you are successful.