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 I have moved periodically between job roles, as such I have been given a variety of tasks to complete. I regularly network with other departments to complete my work and have on occasion been in customer facing situations answering queries.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Since starting in the company I have gained a LV2 in Engineering operations and have completed the majority of a lv4 in Engineering. Further to this I am 2 years into a 5 year degree programme. Also I have completed a number of courses within the company including the use of specialist computer programmes and lean operations.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Within the range of placements I have enjoyed some of my job roles, these roles made me want to come to work and find out what work I would be carrying out that day.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued within the company, many high level managers take time out to recognise and support our scheme.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • To begin with the programme seemed very organised and well structured. The day to day organisation is very good and the future is well mapped for my scheme, considering we are the first year on the programme.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The college where we do our degree studies provides a well mapped out scheme and on the whole the tutors are enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The employer provides a very high level of support and the knowledge within the company is invaluable to my degree studies.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Benefits and salary on the scheme are excellent

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are plenty of sports teams throughout the company, most are attached to the on site social clubs. The company holds many events for charity and fosters a 'great place' to work ethic.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great place to work, with many opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • show a real passion for engineering throughout.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2017


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