Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
1.4 /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!
1.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
1/5
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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:
2/5
On a day to day basis we go into the workshop at college and create pieces of work with metals, using lathes and milling machines. We also do a lot of hand fitting and use hacksaws and files.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I enjoy my programme, however I feel as though tasks need to get explained in more detail.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills such as using tools and machinery, that I have not used before.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
I don’t feel as though it is as organised and structured as it should be. I think tasks should be shown and explained better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Not sure
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Not sure
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not sure
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?
I think it is a good place to work with great opportunities. However I think college need to be more organised.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Not sure
