Engineer technician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
As an engineer technician I can be many different tasks digital or physical that i could be trusted to complete by myself or with other team members. Design, testing, maintaining. manufacturing of electrical and electronic products
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
During the programme you rotate through many different departments on site which shows many different interesting roles and aspects of the company. You can try many different tasks, equipment and teams.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt very many practical workplace skills as well as engineering techniques, tools and knowledge. I have learnt theory as well as practical skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured with many different placements, reviews and opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received huge amounts of support from my employer not just with work but with wellbeing issues
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider gave good support for working towards qualifications however were not always as helpful as they could be
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The theory obtained through my qualification definitely helps with my practical work
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
I play football and basketball with people from work, they also offer a golf society and many other extra curriculars
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
If it is the career path someone is interested BAE is a very good provider of training and support to get into and progress in that career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure it is definitely the career or option for you as it is a several year programme which is worth it in the end
