Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
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
Mechanical Fitter, doing jobs such as maintenance and replaced parts making brakets and weldments for pipes
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It’s okay but my section of work has not a lot of work on so it can get boring not being busy
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes i have learnt many hands on skills such as filing and using a wrench
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If we have any issues we can tell people in the buisness such as your skills coach and they can help you
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive any help that we may need
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.)
3/5
yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a safe and secure job with good work to life ratio and good pay
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure you knuckle down
