Level 3 Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review

I arrive at work around 7:30am in the morning. I start work at 8:00am. At the moment I am a first year apprentice doing hand-fitting. My day consists of precise measurements, drillings and filling down to the correct shape and size according to the drawings given. My day finally ends at 4:30pm.

I have learnt many new skills during my first year as a BMW Apprentice such as welding, Electrical, Electronic and many more. I have also developed my independence such as being time organized and making sure that I am all prepared ready for the day ahead. Such as driving myself to work and back.

Personally, I feel like this programme and apprentice is very rewarding. I enjoy all aspects of the apprenticeship especially learning new skills that I do not previously have. I have made new friends that I get along with and the tutors/managers provide support to help me understand what I am doing.

The programme I am currently doing is very well organised. I have college on a Monday and then in the workshop every four days after that. I know what I am doing every week and stay up to date with the work that I am given. The structure of the programme is very well organised.

The support that I receive from my employer is exceptional. I always feel like I have someone to go to if I am confused. This can be either my manager or tutors down in the workshop as well. I have monthly reviews so my employer can make sure that I am doing well or if I need any further support.

A lot.

The training that I am receiving provides the fundamental knowledge of what the job role will be in the future. All this training will help me perform better in the long term and allow me to perform to the optimal level that I personally can. At this current moment, in my first year, the training is steady but a good challenge.

Me and some of my colleagues have decided to create a football team after work in which we play a 5-side football match that is not taken to seriously but a good opportunity to network and get to know other employees. Other activities such as charity work and helping out on event days are also possible.

Yes

You will not find a better apprentichip programme anywhere else. it provides all the necessary training and requirements to be a good engineer. It provides a good salary and allows you to get access to a new car on the car scheme. it also provides a good personal pensions as well.

The advice that I would give to other people applying to BMW is to make sure to show that you are keen to be in the job. You do not need to know everything about engineering just to make sure that you are willing to learn and keen to learn.