Machinist Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 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!
3.5/5
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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:
4/5
Machining various pieces to either go on a submarine, or aid another department, whilst learning how it's done.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It has its ups and downs; like one day you'll be doing a lot, next day it's very quiet; as far as insitu machining is concern
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to use insitu machines, and conventional lathes and Mills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It has flaws, but it's very structured. It's flaws involve a lack of communication from people who organise our placements.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
It there is any concern, we take it up with the people necessary, and we usually get the support needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot, if we have questions, we usually get the help we need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps with learning the machines from conventional to CNC
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Open evenings in the SASK, where we help people with learning what they want to do with the lives after school, or a new job in life.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity, with things like salary and a good pension at an early age.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Chose the trade that you want to do, not what your parents or people close say you should. Also show interest in the job role. Last thing, on the application put down that you'd be ok with being on the reserve list.
