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Mechanical Fitter Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Reporting and operating on mechanical systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme to a large extent.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my bench fitting skills as well as my skills while repairing and assembling mechanical systems.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very organised with a clear structure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a strong and reliable amount of support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe my qualification helps me a great deal in my job role.
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
Yes there are, such as the field gun team.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very supportive and rewarding company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
To try engage in every activity that you may have the opportunity to do.
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