Mechanical fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
My role involves both practical and written work by reading engineering drawings and creating whatever is asked. As well as filling out written work in the classrooms
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my program when it’s the practical side as I enjoy getting hands on and learning how to use certain machines and hand fitting tools.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to use hand tools and operate certain machinery
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I wound recommend it as it gives you job satisfaction and allows you to enhance as a person as well as improve your skills wherever fits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Work hard and do everything to the standard of the company
