Manufacturing Operator Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Bolton, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Day to Day I am completing certain jobs which are overlooked by skilled workers which directly contribute to the creation of our products, certain skills include cable making, soldering, mechanical work and electrical work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learnt how to solder, how to test equipment, how to connect and create circuit cards and developed my understanding of mechatronics.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, all of our work and placements around the business are set up for us and we have to make our way around learning about the different roles and skills that come with the roles.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Incredibly supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The college assist us with all our needs when developing towards our qualification
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will be able to give me a deeper understanding about how to equipment works and not just the fact thtat it works.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are always events to take part in like football, bowling, networking events and much more
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good apprenticeship with tons of support and growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Enjoy the experience of the apprenticeship and take everything as a lesson as it will help you through the apprenticeship.
