Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • We move around the business a lot so we cover many places around the sites. I get to speak to people across site and have worked with many different people so its interesting. I have worked in design to manufacturing engineering so the daily jobs are different every day.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • We have college once a week and i have learnt working on the job so im developing skills all the time.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I think it is great to work with many different people so i and enjoy the variaty of jobs that we undertake.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel like i am a big part of BAE. The different areas have included me in everything they have done. They but most of their attention into making sure you are okay and have no problems.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • We have a structure of work from day one and know what we will be doing next so its great.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • we see our assessors at least twice every month to work through any problems and to receive guidance on anything we are unsure about. I find it really helpful.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All the managers and line managers have been very helpful and gave good guidance when needed.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I beleive that BAE offeres the best salary for apprentices so to match that you would have to be a very big company.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I am an ambassador so i get the oppertunity to work in schools and inform people about BAE but there is many more activities to be part of.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • it is a good place to work and you can, up to a point, work where you want to work.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself and make sure you learn about the company.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2014


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