Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Innovation of techniques for commissioning and maintaining standards on products.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I like the placement I am on now. I believe if I am given the opportunity to pave my own path, I will enjoy it even more!

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well structured, but flexible enough to make informed decisions ourselves.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot, sometimes they are quite busy.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot, have not needed much yet.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not much, only a handful of modules may actually be useful for me.

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good experience, good pay, future proof.

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

    • Learn about the company.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2023

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