Industrial coatings applicator Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Industrial coatings applicator. My job role mainly involves a lot of prep work and cleaning down metal frames and plates to be painted.

8/10

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

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Since the Dolphin (mock up) has been closed there has been less work for us to do so there is less structure. Although we have a specific tick list that we have to work through in order to complete our apprenticeship.

5/10

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

Support is always offered however I have not needed assess to it so far. But I would know where to find it if I was ever to need it.

8/10

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

7/10

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

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.)

1/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

A very rewarding and secure job. Good support and a nice place to work along side a good salary and pension as well as a shares scheme.

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

Go through the women in engineering scheme as it gives you the opportunity to try different trades to see which you enjoy the most. It also highers your chances of success.