Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Working Monday-Thursday and University study every Friday and on campus one day a month.

10/10

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

I have learnt a variety of new skills so far on my apprenticeship and feel like i have only scrapped the surface on what i will learn

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I went to university full time before joining the apprenticeship and did not enjoy it but since coming on the apprenticeship i have thoroughly enjoyed it a lot more

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I am the first degree apprentice in the ME team so there are a few small hiccups in coming in and having the new changes but they have been minute and we have worked around any

8/10

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

I recieve lots of support from early carers as well as from the people within the placements i have had

10/10

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

We get good help towards our WBL

9/10

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

I have found what i have learnt at uni i have put into practice

10/10

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 only aware of apprentice council but would like to see more advertised

3/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I think they are a good employer with lots of perks. I think the flexi working hours are ideal and its an enjoyable workplace

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

It is a great opportunity that will open many doors and present many great opportunities for the future and will give you a job for life