Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Carrying out mechanical fitting tasks
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme, the work is interesting and rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed engineering skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The organisation of my programme could be improved
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a reasonable amount of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive support from my training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel certain units could be altered to fit better with my role
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
There is a wide variety of enrichment activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is interesting and rewarding work for a reasonable salary
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
To research the company
