Machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm a machinists which basically means I operate machines to turn and or cut material to very tight tolerances

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

    • I'm constantly developing my skills when it comes to machining with my turning skill and or developing my new skills on mills

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

    • I really enjoy the course although the college is lacking on the equipment side it's still really good

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It's good there's just a lack of communication

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • There's plenty of support from my employer

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

    • I believe this is where the course lacks it no fault of the company or the tutors at the training provider it's just a lack of equipment and tutors

    2/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It's a 50/50 split some of the training feels completely pointless where as other parts you know are essential

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • We did outward bound which was a really good team building course where we learned about the company's behaviours in an interactive place

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a really good apprenticeship your just have to get through the training provider and it's smooth sailing from there

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

    • Honestly just take your time and make sure you have all your qualifications in order before hand

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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