Electrical Operator Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Bolton, UK
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
My job role is to carry out electrical assembly on products within the MBDA portfolio. These tasks include soldering, wiring and cable routing.
On a day to day basis, my role consist of getting a job given to me and making my way through the different operations required.
On a day to day basis, my role consist of getting a job given to me and making my way through the different operations required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed my program even though i have missed out on large amounts due to Covid. This meant i was left out on 2 weeks of residency at a retreat which helps to develop apprentices within the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned many skills within manufacturing and with buisness skills through my apprenticeship. i have gained skills in both mechanical and electrical manufacturing with my day to day role, as well as business skills such as improved communication and debating.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The scheme has improved in structure whilst being on it as feedback from myself and other apprentices allowed managers to see where the program needed improvement. Overall the program is ran well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive vast amounts of support from my employer with many schemes which help myself and other employees.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
My training provider out-sourced my HNC/HND. That training provider did not offer large amounts of support in regards to help and support with work and learning. the main training provider has helped me largely with my NVQ.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My HND and NVQ allows me to have a large understanding of the activities i carry out whilst doing my role. without these qualifications, a person would have little understanding of how the electrical and mechanical roles are done.
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
There is a football team, charity team and multiple other groups within the company,
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall a good workplace, which has many benefits involved such as different schemes such as car and gym schemes. The work within MBDA can be challenging but with good teams, the work can be spread.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Research the role which you are applying for, as well as the company as a whole.
