Machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I am a machinist in the first year where I have been in college full time. It involves turning and hand fitting in the workshop for half the week and other lessons are in classrooms doing subjects such as health and safety, business, CAD, materials and much more.

10/10

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

Learnt all new skills in workshop which I didn’t know before. Learnt about standards and regulations which I need for the role.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I agree that I am enjoying my apprenticeship however the training provider lets it down. Looking forward to being in the business without training provider though

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured

9/10

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

There is support in all areas if you need it. Also receive progress reviews every 12 weeks

10/10

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

Support is there however it isn’t utilised best as we have to do our own research most of the time

6/10

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

It is giving us a base to start from so it is helpful when starting the role

8/10

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.)

I am not sure

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There are lots of benefits and there is support all the time

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

Choose something you are interested in and you will enjoy it. Make the most of the opportunity given to you because there isn’t much opportunity like this in the area