machinist Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Warton, Carnforth, UK
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Working in an engineering eventment working on multiple contacts producing a vast variety of components on conventional/CNC milling machines and lathes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i throughly enjoy my programme as it has given me the opportutiy tio experience many different parts or such a large company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have the the intial basics of machinig and further developed my skills to be able to produe higly complex components
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
well structured but could do with a few tweaks in regards to paperwork
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i recieve lots of support from employer mmainly from my local management who support me through the job every step of the way
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
my training provider have set out avery well structured and organised plan so that work is easily managable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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.
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
the outward bound is a team building exercise where you spend a week in lake district getting to know your team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the aprenticeship has offered my great opportunities for growth and development all while offering a highly competitive salary
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
