technical engineering apprentice Review

Everyone takes part in a daily start up meeting first thing in a morning to resolve any problems that were encountered the day before. then we crack on with our jobs which can vary depending on customer requirements and on deadlines for certain jobs or queries.

I have learnt a host of new skills in both my first year in the training centre and since coming on to site. I learnt basic engineering and team work skils int he training centre and then as I have moved onto site I have learnt more technical knowledge. I have also gained a place on the companies German exchange allowing me to learn a language and work abroad.

The programme is fantastic and as i am very interested in engineering i go to work in the morning with a smile on my face and looking forward to what i will be doing that day.I enjoy the variety of work i get too and my college work is nice to split up the week a bit too.

Since joining in 2013 I have been made to feel important to the company with even the top managers and the priminister coming to talk to myself and other apprentices about how important what we are doing is. This gives you a really good feeling and shows how much bae care about their staff.

Induction was very informative of our job role and on the initial placements we learnt many valuable engineering skills however in some cases as the time went on there was a lack of work to be done as the core learning had been completed and small jobs were just added on.

My college offers lots of support in completing work to a high standard. This comes in the form of long lessons with lots of hand outs and after hours tutoring being available. I do feel though that some of the lessons are jsut us being handed sheets and told to complete them with very little explanation. In particularly Maths.

A lot of support is given throughout the company as well as through the union. Everyone is definitely approachable and they are very happy to resolve any issues you have. we occasionally have meetings with tutors and review our preogress at college too.

My salary meets my needs as an apprentice and is also a lot better paid than other similar apprenticeships, The salary however might not meeting peoples needs if they have a family to support or are older with more responsibilities.

Whist being employed at Bae I have been given the chance to visit Germany for 3 weeks on an exchange program. This is an excellent scheme and it fully supported by the collegues and managers who give me extra time to learn the language and plan activities.

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Bae offer you a job for life. This works both ways for employee and employer. The employer offers a high wage, relaxed work, a career path and good wellbeing. This in turn makes the employee want to stay with the company and work hard for them.

Try to exceed your expectations and always show willingness and honesty. Always feel free to ask questions and try and stick to the company core values; Trusted, Innovative and Bold. Show your interest in the company and also that you know the products and services we offer.