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Manufacture technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Learning the basics for our fitting craft
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy myself on this program

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Ive learnt loads of new skills since working here

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is decently organised a bit chaotic in some parts
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive loads of support that covers all bases
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
For the engineering side we receive loads of training towards our qualification but the educational side is a little lack luster
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that I am striving with my work and going at a good steady pace, all the skills we're learning will definitely help us out in the business
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
There's not many extra curricular things to be doing outside of work

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brilliant place to work, look after their employees and learn real life skills with a amazing team to support you on the journey
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just show them your real character, they're more interested in you as a person
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