Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Equipment Delivery Cash Management Invoice Processing Closing Purchase Orders Processing Repairs Completing Order Closure Reports

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to communicate in a more effective way I have improved my ability to work under pressure Completed my functional skills exams Compelted skills courses for things such as; risk and export etc.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the programme, it gives me that opportunity to work with lots of different people across a number of different projects. Due to the placements lasting just 1 year, you get a vary varied view of the whole company and it also helps when trying to decide what department i would like to work in once i finish.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Yes i do, i am always recognised for the work i do, with either verbal thank yous and well done's and sometimes rewards such as the above and beyond award

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I think the programme is very well structured, I am always kept in the loop for what is going on. And i am always kept informed of changes to my placement and anything related to my work.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The tutors are alwasy available over the phone or through emails, and actively make free time during college to have tutorial sessions with each of us to make sure we are doing ok.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My manage actively helps me with all my work. The managers of the trainee scheme are also always available to answer any question that we may have.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • We get paid exceptionally way, way above the basic costs you would have to pay. The company also increase salaries by a very similar level to inflation each year

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, as a year group we have already been on a Outward Bound holiday for a week. I also had the chance to visit my old college/high school to promote the scheme. They also participate in the preston City game, which i will be taking part in this year.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very good place to work, which has many exciting opportunities available and they also pay above the national average


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • I would say to be through, and precise in your awswers on the application and also in the interview, and show many examples of leadership


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2014


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