Mechanical machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am currently in my first year as a mechanical machinist. I am currently full time in college, from Mon - Fri, 37.5 hrs a week. I we have one full day of practical work in the work shop and two half days. The rest is theory and it is fairly easy.

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

    • I had an apprenticeship previously in a machinist role. So I already have a lot of knowledge. But I am not a master, so I have learnt quite a lot more than what I was taught previously.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I don’t love it but I do like and enjoy it.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not bad, would be nice if things were more clear.

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

    • A lot of support, but it just means that there is a lot to fix too.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Fair amount, although the college has a lack of staff.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It’s pretty good, I prefer my previous training provider. But for the resources this one has, it’s been very good.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes there is, but I haven’t been involved in them. (STEM ambassadors, apprentice council.)

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • High paying, set for life, amazing, a lot of movement within the business.

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

    • Don’t stress too much, don’t overthink it neither, especially on your first day. Don’t lie in your application process or security checks.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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