Environmental Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Stevenage
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
For each placement I do tasks set by my placement manager. These task vary dependent on placement but so far have all been engineering related. e.g. CAD work, testing, analysis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I tell everyone that doing the apprenticeship was the better choice for me over full time university. I get hands on experience and a better understanding of how industry works.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - before starting my apprenticeship I didn't have much knowledge of the day to day work that would entail. I now fell so much more confident when completing work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
MBDA's Early careers programme is really good. They have a variety of different placements for me to go to within the company as well as lots of different development opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everyone I have encountered while working at MBDA have been really helpful. I have day release to university every week as well as 5 extra days of holiday dedicated for extra study time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are flexible on deadlines which is nice.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It defiantly helps with the theory section of work I do.
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
Yes - lots of sports teams to join, most departments have their own social events, and the early careers team do organise some networking events for apprentices and graduates.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
MBDA has a really nice working environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Look up the company and their values before joining, be yourself
