apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.7/10

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

Learn key skills in different sections of the training centre. This includes fitting, electrical, electronics, Turning, milling, and design work on CAD.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Developed practical working skills. Gained new knowledge from completing activities never attempted before. I have gained completing FE work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the program. The work completed on all the different sections is enjoyable, and the instructors and other apprentices are good to work with.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

BAE systems clearly values the employees. Apprentices are provided with great training facilities and instructors to help train them for their future.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is very well structures and organised. There is a clear timetable of all of the work and sections you will complete throughout the year.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I receive lots of support from the training provider. This included FE and practical work. Help and guidance is always available from management and the training team.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive lots of support from my employer. This is shown by all of the facilities, equipment and people which are there to help us through the apprenticeship.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary meets my living costs, and allows me to also save money and buy extra things. I am also paid expenses to cover the cost of living away from home.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many opportunities outside of work to take part in. This includes company activities. One example is outward bound activity course.

10/10

9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship with BAE systems to a friend. This is because you will get good training, a great job at the end of it and are paid well for the work.

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

The best advice for others applying to BAE systems would be to make the application form as good as possible, because they receive lots of applications. Also be confident and know lots of information about the company for an interview.