Engineering Technician Manufacturer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Warton, Carnforth, UK
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Research and development of future products and ideas by organising meetings with suppliers in order to test and create the self researched ideas using reputable sources and internal discussions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The Digital side of coding and being able to create a program that operates as intended. Learning brand new technologies that are ongoing.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes skills I have learnt are: Creating Virtual Environments using Anaconda, Learning Python coding, Learning OPCUA Server, MQTT, IIOT Architecture, Developed meetings and agendas with suppliers, Communication skills, Optimised Information gathering, Punctuality and Determination towards a cause.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There was a lot to understand at first and quite rocky with the first few months due to improper communication. But now it is clear what must be done and is segmented into different digestible topics that all fit together for the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support received is immense. There are many avenues of groups, helplines, points of contacts, benefits, understandings and open free speech. The support is constantly reminded and methods to receive it are plentiful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
For my case this is not applicable. Please take my 5 star rating as N/A.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My current qualification is the same as what qualification would be completed during the time on the programme. Therefore, some of the topics and units correlate and can be applied however, the programme has only just started and I cannot accurately state.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many extra-curricular activates that can be undertaken, Social groups and sport groups are listed and there are many internal websites that allow east access and searching of different groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Once in the business, It is fascinating to learn about all the moving cogs with BAE. The opportunities given are impressive to say the least and there is an open non-hostile environment where everyone strives for greatness. Being able to ask questions to experts and receive professional help is reassuring and further progresses my personal understanding and expertise in a subject.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Have a genuine interest in the company, learn about the future, the past and where you think you would want to go to. Then learn about the roles and how it functions. Understand the values and show them in your answers. Use the material BAE provides to show interest in the company and the benefits of active understanding of given materials.
