Pipe fabricator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
My role in the business is to fabricate pipes to create systems to go onto a submarine, this can involve filing, prepping, taking down to grade b cleaning and also completing forms
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme of working and also doing both hands on and also the theory side
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am developing new skills everyday working with experienced people in the facility and using them on a day to day basis.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very organised and structured ensuring I am hitting targets and achieving in the theory side of the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I am provided support when needed during the theory side
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
By getting advice and guidance from my employer allows me to exceed on a day to day basis
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
N/a
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good company to get into ensuring you are learning new skills on the job and gives you good work experience and a job for life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Apply for different trades rather than degree apprenticeships as they hire less people once you have completed your apprenticeship as a tradesperson you are able to find more opportunities for the future
