Environmental Apprentice Review

by MBDA

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • For each placement I do tasks set by my placement manager. These task vary dependent on placement but so far have all been engineering related. e.g. CAD work, testing, analysis.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - before starting my apprenticeship I didn't have much knowledge of the day to day work that would entail. I now fell so much more confident when completing work.

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

    • I tell everyone that doing the apprenticeship was the better choice for me over full time university. I get hands on experience and a better understanding of how industry works.

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

    • MBDA's Early careers programme is really good. They have a variety of different placements for me to go to within the company as well as lots of different development opportunities.

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

    • Everyone I have encountered while working at MBDA have been really helpful. I have day release to university every week as well as 5 extra days of holiday dedicated for extra study time.

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

    • They are flexible on deadlines which is nice.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It defiantly helps with the theory section of work I do.

    9/10
  • 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 - lots of sports teams to join, most departments have their own social events, and the early careers team do organise some networking events for apprentices and graduates.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • MBDA has a really nice working environment

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

    • Look up the company and their values before joining, be yourself

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Stevenage

April 2025

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