Apprentice Electrical Designer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

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

As an Electrical Designer, I am required to create and update various Electrical diagrams while gaining experience and knowledge in the Electrical Engineering and Design world.

9/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills regarding various CAD toolsets and I have have also developed my computer skills and also my Electrical Engineering knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy every part of my Apprenticeship programme.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

BAE Systems make me feel like a valued employee by recognising my skills and achievements.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is extremely well organised and planned out thoroughly.

10/10

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

I receive as much support as I physically and mentally need from my training provider.

9/10

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

I receive as much support as I physically and mentally need from my employer.

9/10

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

My salary package just covers my costs however it sometimes feels as if we are underpaid compared to some people even though we are doing the same jobs and the same amount of work.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are only a few opportunities outside of work that I have been made aware of.

6/10

9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great company heading in the right direction with an incredible amount of opportunities.

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

Be determined, work hard, and don't give in.