Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My day to day work varies depending on what placement I'm in. When I was in Testing and Commissioning I accompanied the engineers to gain hands on and reactor experience. Currently my work involves learning about Health Physics (regulations, permits, monitoring, etc.) and helping to compile data for reports.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I'm much more proficient with Microsoft Office than I was. I've developed my mathematical, and engineering science knowledge while at college. I'm more confident and better at interacting with others as a result of stretch assignments and STEM work.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The Nuclear Early Careers team is friendly, helpful and dedicated. We meet through our monthly forums, stretch assignments and socials. I've enjoyed getting to know them. a lot. I enjoyed work as much as I expected to, learning and developing on the job is very exciting.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued. Early Careers make a point of making sure everyone's voice is heard and give you freedom to exercise new ideas and give back to the community.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is very well organised. My placements have been mapped out for three years but still offer flexibility.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I'm yet to meet someone who hasn't offered a helping hand.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I'm yet to meet someone who hasn't offered a helping hand.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Extremely well. Being local means I can live at home and save for a house, rather than renting.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots through Stretch assignments, conferences and STEM activities.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I believe it to be better than university as I'll end up with 5 years experience, an honers degree and no debt.


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


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

May 2017


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