Mechanical Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • complete hand fitting and machining exercises in the workshop and do theory work in the classrooms

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • developed engineering skills and learnt how to use new machines

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • the workshop is enjoyable

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • pretty well structured with different phases put into place

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

    • receive copious amounts of support if it’s required

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • not much support from the training provider

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • doesn’t prepare you enough for the real thing

    4/10
  • 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.)

    • no

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • it’s a great company to work for when your in the business properly and no longer with the training providers

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • go in as a degree apprentice to avoid being sent to furness college

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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