Welder Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is welding which is melting metal to metal, my day to day role is to learn different positions and types of welding, housing different tools and equipment.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have never welded before so I have learnt lots of new skills to be able to do my role.

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the welding aspect if my role, but I'm not enjoying the fact that I feel rushed in my job.

    3/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Depends which way you look at it. Some things are organised and structured. But the majority if things need a mass improvement on the organising side of things.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I feel like I am supposed very well in most aspects, but some areas could do with improvement.

    5/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I feel my skills coaches give me a massive support within my job.

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

    • 100%

    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.)

    • The outward bound we do is fabulous for this.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They are a good business to work for

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

    • Do your vest to get a job here

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2025

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