Technician at BMW
People in this role may also be known as vehicle mechanics and technicians.
26 workers in this role at BMW have taken the survey.
How much does BMW pay technicians?
Technician employees at BMW are typically paid £9.66–15.32 an hour, based on data from 26 employees.
What is management like for technician employees at BMW?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do technicians think BMW head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 20 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do technicians at BMW feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
54% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 24 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do technicians get of their shift pattern at BMW?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 11% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 89% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Hard to choose shifts
Do technicians at BMW get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
67% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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People don’t get proper breaks
Do technicians at BMW get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
71% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaksBased on information from 24 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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People do unpaid extra work
Do technicians at BMW do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
75% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for technicians to book a holiday at BMW?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
84% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 25 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for technicians to take sick leave at BMW?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 22 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do BMW managers change technicians shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do technicians at BMW worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Pay, hours.
Worst thing
Monotonous work, Management style (bullying, lying and incompetence) ineffective Union.
Production associate, August 2020
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Enough training
Do technicians get enough training when they start at BMW?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 23 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Opportunities to progress
Are technicians given support to progress at BMW?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 25 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Latest reviews from technicians at BMW
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Best thing
Get to work on nice cars and good potential for bonus
Worst thing
Other technician attitudes, favorable treatment towards older techs, stress,
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Bmw are a great brand to work for.
Worst thing
Unacceptable targets, and expected to work days off , finish late, forego lunch breaks for nothing, just to hit efficiency target to get a sniff of bonus.
Technician, April 2021
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Best thing
Fixing cars
Worst thing
Managers who are bullying workers
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
No communication and no management
Vehicle technician, January 2021
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Best thing
People and cars
Worst thing
Travel and customers
Technician, January 2021
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Worst thing
The poor hours,heavy work load, pushed to upsell
Technician, January 2021
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Best thing
The pay can be very rewarding if you put in the effort.
Worst thing
The stress that goes with wearing yourself out, the importance of high levels of concentration for long periods of time can also be mentally draining. People that can’t cope with either normally don’t make it in this business.
Technician, December 2020
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Best thing
The workshop is clean and tidy. And it’s warm. I like the brand. Good annual leave.
Worst thing
It’s all commission based with a Low basic salary. The commission is not completely in your hands to earn it because it’s all dependant on what work you are given and if nothing goes wrong. Not knowing if your going to make enough money to live each month. Not having any lunch breaks and working late to try and hit your target. Working saturdays for free. And no paid over time. Management that look down on you and don’t care what you have to say. Equipment that doesn’t work and makes your job harder to do. Having to pay to park at work. Being on your feet all day long.
Vehicle technician, November 2020
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Best thing
Working on nice cars
Worst thing
Working on nice cars 🤣
Vehicle Technician, November 2020
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Best thing
Working on vehicles
Worst thing
Customers, stress, time management, saturdays
Technician, September 2020
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How BMW ranks
BMW ranks joint 21st to work for in vehicle mechanic or technician employers
- 20 Arnold Clark
- 21= BMW
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