Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
2/5
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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
Working on mechanical systems, fitting, maintaining and servicing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Mostly enjoy my programme, however, there is a lot of downtime and it does not feel as though there is always a clear structure to our learning. Scheduling changes are very frequent which does not help and there is not always a plan to follow. Some of the practical aspects are really good, I just want to spend more time doing practical things as opposed to classroom time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Developed a working knowledge of engines and learnt material science.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
There is a lot of downtime and it does not feel as though there is always a clear structure to our learning. There are constant changes to units and timings which I do understand is sometimes out of our skills coaches hands. Scheduling changes are very frequent which does not help and there is not always a plan to follow. Would be nice to have a clear structure to follow in the first year so we know what is coming up.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I do feel very supported by my employer and feel as though I could reach out to them.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty of support is provided.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Somewhat, however, more practical experience is needed on the systems we will be working on.
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 are plenty of extra-curricular activities to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer with plenty of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Find the role you are actually interested in, research what that involves and then apply.
