machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Working in an engineering eventment working on multiple contacts producing a vast variety of components on conventional/CNC milling machines and lathes.

9/10

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

I have the the intial basics of machinig and further developed my skills to be able to produe higly complex components

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i throughly enjoy my programme as it has given me the opportutiy tio experience many different parts or such a large company.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well structured but could do with a few tweaks in regards to paperwork

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

i recieve lots of support from employer mmainly from my local management who support me through the job every step of the way

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

my training provider have set out avery well structured and organised plan so that work is easily managable.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

as my qulifcation is specific to my area of work it allows me to be able to move on to bigger things if desired in the future.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

the outward bound is a team building exercise where you spend a week in lake district getting to know your team.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

the aprenticeship has offered my great opportunities for growth and development all while offering a highly competitive salary

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

sell yourself ! they won't know what you don't tell them