Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
2.7 /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
2.4/5
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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
complete hand fitting and machining exercises in the workshop and do theory work in the classrooms
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
the workshop is enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
developed engineering skills and learnt how to use new machines
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
pretty well structured with different phases put into place
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
receive copious amounts of support if it’s required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
not much support from the training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
doesn’t prepare you enough for the real thing
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it’s a great company to work for when your in the business properly and no longer with the training providers
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
go in as a degree apprentice to avoid being sent to furness college
