Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Technical apprentice, I am currently working my way around the business spending 4 months in different placements to get a feel for the different aspects of the business.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am developed many skills so far, such as communication skills, and how to interact with new people. I have also increased my confidence massively. I have learnt new skills such as working on the programs and software's within the business.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme a lot. All the teams I have worked in have been incredibly friendly and welcoming. The work is also good as it is challenging and interesting.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Yes, I feel like I am valued, I have been trusted with meaningful work and have been involved in a lot of jobs which would have been easier to not involve me, but people have always made time for me.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The organisation of my programme is very good. It gives me the chance to see various aspects of the business, and allows me to get involved in various activities.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Yes I feel like I receive a good level of support from my training provider.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer, I am always encouraged to ask for support in any aspect of work or personal life.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary meets my costs and more.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there is many opportunities outside of work which we are encouraged to get involved in, such as educational visits, German exchange and innovation challenge.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very good place to work, the company look after you well, you have a lot of support and a lot of good schemes which are easily accessible.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Make your application form stand out, don't make it the same as everyone else's. Do you research on the company, make sure you know what we do. Show an interest and willingness to learn.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

March 2017


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