Assembly Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

Currently i am on placements within different departments of the business. this involves me getting to know a variety of people, as well as giving me hands on experience.

8/10

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

I have learnt to perhaps be more professional, the processes in place ensure that any work i undertake is carried out to a high standard.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the working environment, the majority of other staff are welcoming and easily approachable.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

I dont necessarily feel an integral part of the business, we dont have a great deal of responsibility nor is there much if any appreciation internally from managers or externally from the college.

4/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure is okay, however the organisation could be improved, it is only as the programme has gone on i have realised the study units that are required for completion, not alot was explained at the start of my apprenticeship.

4/10

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

We do not receive a great deal of support, the programme is mostly self led, we have a smaller portion of time to complete our work than others within our college class. But it is there if we really need it.

8/10

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

My employer is reasonably supportive, should we seek help it is usually available.

8/10

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

The salary is good for an apprentice wage, it could be slightly improved upon though as it is a flat rate for all apprentices that is increased each year depending on performance. Perhaps a financial incentive to reward good study results could be introduced as we do not receive bonus payments like the rest of the business. This could help supplement travel costs incurred.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is not a great deal of opportunity for activities outside of the workplace.

5/10

9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is good to work for, it supports its apprentices reasonably well and likes to encourage development into integral roles within the business when apprenticeships are completed.

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

The application process is reasonably hard, but stick through it ! If you are successful and begin studies you may feel detached from the business, but keep at it and through summer holiday periods you will feel more integrated into the business.