Mechanical Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • It requires fitting components into systems to ensure that systems function correctly. It will also include hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed my hand fitting skills such as filing and scraping. I have learnt how to use a lathe and milling machine and feel confident.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is really exciting and get to learn many new applications and disciplines of the job.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is very well organised

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • You receive a lot of support as well as many new opportunities and chance to further your experience.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • You receive a lot of support.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It allows us to better basic skills so that they can be improved further down the line.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • You go on outward bound as a team. This is to improve team building.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great company that offers a lot of support for its employees. They allow you to grow more as a person and learn what it means to be part of the industry.

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

    • Ensure that you work hard and apply yourself to everything you do. Ensure you know what it means to be part of the industry and company.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2022

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