Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As an Apprentice Administrator my day to day role includes organising meetings and events, taking minutes, processing expenses, diary management for rooms and people and resource management.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have been on numerous training course to develop new skills and learn to use new software and systems. I have also developed personal skills such as communication.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my programme, being part of a team and learning new skills in each department I move to. My supervisors are very welcoming.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued by the company and people I work with who trust me with the tasks they give to me and provide me with feedback on my work.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme has a clear structure and has stuck to this with the placement moves being scheduled for every 6 months.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have now finished attending Runshaw College as part of my Apprenticeship but when I attended they were very supportive.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My company are very supportive, I have a workplace mentor as well as a supervisor I can speak to and other colleagues.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I think my salary is fair and it does fall plenty above the minimum wage for apprentices.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I am involved in a few projects outside of my office work in BAE. There are also fundraising events and other things for employees to get involved in.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I have learnt a lot and learned on the job whilst getting paid which an experience I would not have had at college.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Think about your qualities and how you can use them at work, be yourself and show your skills.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Engineering

North West

April 2016


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