Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
6 month long placements rotating through the different areas of engineering. Electrical, software, mechanical etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is incredibly enjoyable. Great pace of learning, and environment is amazing.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learning new skills such as CAD, and coding
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Incredibly structured, i know what the next 5 years entails.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Multiple avenues of support available at all times.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider also has lots of support avenues
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It is perfectly aligned
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Plenty of networking events, I am in a 6 a side football team through the programme.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great employer, looks after employees and provides whatever is necessary for the role. It is what you make of it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Know that it is an employer for life, so take the application seriously.
