Mechatronics engineer apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Maintenance on tools and equipment and machinery
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It is good knowledge, but the hours and frequency of the work is too much. Needs to be amended. (later start time)
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Filing metal, riveting, maintaining parts of machinery, electronic skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Quite a lot of support in learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Any amount. Just have to ask them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think the qualification will be beneficial towards the job role i want
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
no. There is basically nothing for the first years, no basketball team or anything. Absolutely nothing to do at lunch and break. Poor entertainment facilities. Should invest in a basketball court.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
Too long of hours 07:45-5:00.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Think about if you want to commit to four years and all them hours.
