Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a mechanical fitter however at the moment i am working with quality control which involves going onto the boat and checking components and assemblies are correct and are to the standard the drawings require.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes i have learnt lots of knowledge on setting bolts and how to achieve stretch. With quality control i have also gained lots of knowledge on standards such as workmanship standards.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do enjoy my programme however sometimes i feel information isn't passed to me efficiently.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I wouldn't say valued. However i do well welcomed and not looked down on.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • If i'm honest i think they're many improvements that can be made with the programme. Sometimes i ask question to do with pay rises etc and nobody ever gives me a straight answer but instead makes me ask someone else.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I recieve adequate support however the support is always by email instead of in person.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I recieve as much support as i need from BAE and i believe the support they offer is superb.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Excellent however pay rises are never on time and the reasons are never explained.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes plenty opportunities to get involved outside work such as charity events and charity days.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very interesting place and the work is always different. The pay as you earn side is also very satisfying.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Don't take it for granted.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

May 2016


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