Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Mostly learning working with tolerances, health and safety lessons obviously and learning skills such as turning, hand fitting. When moving to the shipyard it becomes more submarine based.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Brilliant, folk and tutors are sound. BAE treat us like their own when needed. Amazing company to work for.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Lathe work, mill work, being precise to tolerances etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Spot on
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Tons, BAE SYSTEMS are excellent
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Workplace visits are often, absolutely brilliant if any other assistance
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Probably just the basics at the minute but submarine work will be tailored on transfer to the shipyard.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Absolutely tons
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They’re just brilliant that’s all I have to say.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself, be different, get on with what you’ve got to do and take advantage of every inch of help they offer. Absolute brilliant
