Engineering Technician Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Engineering Technician, iteracting with many different colleagues, office based role. Working on process performance.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt how to use machinery i.e. lathes & mills. Learned domestic electrical work.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Learning something new every day, making new friends and developing new skills. I enjoy it very much.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

    • Very valued, I mean, they give me a nice car

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

    • My programme is poorly managed, but basic structure is in place for us to follow

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

    • A good deal of support

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

    • Good amount of support given to us all

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

    • Not adequately, running a car is an essential daily task to get to work & this absorbs over half of my monthly wage.

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Limited events which only a select few apprentices are ever chosen for

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great network to be a part of, good job security & potential for a good future.

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

    • Work hard, stay focused and say goodbye to going out midweek

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

September 2014

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