Business & Logistics Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Rotation through different key departments on three to four month placements. Learning key skills which are relevant to my final role. Various process improvement projects, where I am able to give a fresh opinion on existing processes.

10/10

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

Learnt and developed many skills since the start of my apprenticeship. The placements definitely help to develop skills, working and getting an understanding of different key areas of the business. Various opportunities to develop.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Placements definitely help work feel fresh, always opportunities to develop. Colleagues are very supportive towards my apprenticeship - always feel comfortable and able to ask questions to support.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My apprenticeship has been very well structured, given the opportunity to choose areas of the business I would like to work to develop.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Given lots of support if asked, whether that's with work / university work.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support from training provider is great always willing to help and answer any questions I have.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification is perfect for my final role, opportunity to develop and implement what I have learnt at work into uni work and vice versa

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of groups with extra-curricular activities, such as network events, football, work nights out, etc.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of support, great benefits and opportunity to grow and progress personally and professionally.

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

Research and get an understanding of the role you are applying for, try and get a basic understanding of what the site you are applying for does. Be yourself and try and control your nerves at the assessment centre! :)