Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
5/5
Working Monday-Thursday and University study every Friday and on campus one day a month.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I went to university full time before joining the apprenticeship and did not enjoy it but since coming on the apprenticeship i have thoroughly enjoyed it a lot more
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a variety of new skills so far on my apprenticeship and feel like i have only scrapped the surface on what i will learn
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I am the first degree apprentice in the ME team so there are a few small hiccups in coming in and having the new changes but they have been minute and we have worked around any
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve lots of support from early carers as well as from the people within the placements i have had
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We get good help towards our WBL
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have found what i have learnt at uni i have put into practice
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I am only aware of apprentice council but would like to see more advertised
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think they are a good employer with lots of perks. I think the flexi working hours are ideal and its an enjoyable workplace
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It is a great opportunity that will open many doors and present many great opportunities for the future and will give you a job for life
