Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is as a production engineer / process engineer, this entails supporting the production of PCB's and creating planning for new and existing boards, it also entails the maintenance and operation of machinery.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned a lot of new skills! ranging from technical skills such as soldering to conformal coating all the way to personal skills like hosting meetings and communicating effectively with co-workers.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the program quite a lot as it offered me the opportunity to 'earn as you learn', this was appealing to me because it is a brilliant way to get your foot in the door of your professional life.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel very valued by the company, it has invested a lot of time and money into my progression into a full time engineer, they have catered for me all along the way.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well structured, it has a fully planned out three year schedule where we obtain all of the training we need as well as real engineering experience.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider supports my education very well, he is dedicated to the role and always has good constructive input to give on how to improve in the future.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • my employer supports me very well, they are there when I need them and they are always happy to hep and they are also leaving me to be independent so I have the engineering experience with my own input so I'm not spoon-fed the entire way.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I live relatively nearby so travel is not too much of an issue on the cost front, we all wish we could be paid more but realistically the salary I receive isn't bad at all.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • there are always outside events advertised within the company to support employee wellbeing, we also have made deals with places like local gyms / leisure centres etc. to ensure a good lifestyle outside of work as well as in.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • they are a fantastic company to work for who if you put in the effort they will return, they supply training in a great trade which is vital to progression in the world and look after you as much as they can and all they ask is that you try your best.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • the application process seems daunting, however take it one small step at a time and it is nice and easy, the system is not there to catch you out, it is there to ensure that we get a full idea of who you are as a potential employee as well as a person.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2016


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