Machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Make components for different trades

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

    • Yes I’ve learnt a lot about the engineering trade

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

    • Most of the time it is enjoyable however sometimes it’s not

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not organised in certain elements

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

    • We can ask questions when we need

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

    • Sometimes very limited

    3/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps an okay amount

    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.)

    • Yes there is roadshows to different schools

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is an adaptive job with opportunities to develop

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

    • Research

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2025

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