manufacturing operations Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Blackburn, Lancashire
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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
Planning of what aircraft parts needs to be worked that week and making sure we have the resources to do so.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is really supportive and really help you to do your best and gain the best experience in the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes! Many skills have already been developed so early on in the apprenticeship. General life skills and skills that are necessary to pass the course.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is really organised and mapped out for you, anything you may need to know will be told to you in a timely manner.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support since joining the company from skills coaches, line managers and placement managers has been brilliant. They are very understanding that joining a large company not knowing anything can be hard work and they support you to help you understand.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are hugely supportive and help you in any way they can.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Understanding why we do things on a daily in depth is really good to learn and develop on so we can use this every day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not as of yet... still settling into the company until I add extra responsibilities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Working for the company is a massive achievement in itself. The company is supportive at work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
The interview team are really friendly, so just be yourself. Don't be afraid to ask what BAE Systems can offer you with enrichment activities to get the most opportunities from the scheme ( though there are plenty of opportunities to know more about this in your induction ).
