Pipe fabricator Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

My role in the business is to fabricate pipes to create systems to go onto a submarine, this can involve filing, prepping, taking down to grade b cleaning and also completing forms

8/10

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

I am developing new skills everyday working with experienced people in the facility and using them on a day to day basis.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme of working and also doing both hands on and also the theory side

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very organised and structured ensuring I am hitting targets and achieving in the theory side of the programme

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer when needed.

8/10

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

I am provided support when needed during the theory side

9/10

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

By getting advice and guidance from my employer allows me to exceed on a day to day basis

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.)

N/a

4/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good company to get into ensuring you are learning new skills on the job and gives you good work experience and a job for life

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

Apply for different trades rather than degree apprenticeships as they hire less people once you have completed your apprenticeship as a tradesperson you are able to find more opportunities for the future