Apprentice Electrician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Barrow-in-Furness
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
On a day to day basis, it include both practical and theory. spending the majority of the day 'on the job learning' with some time in the week to work on my portfolio and college work etc. my role involves the installation and termination of cables/ devices as well as understanding drawings etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I would say that although there is a lot to learn and some skills aren't easy to pick up, but with the support of all the staff from early careers and also my collegues out on placements, it makes for an enjoyable learning experience where I feel confident that I can ask if I'm not sure
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Coming in to the apprenticeship from school, I lacked in practical skill as well as being in the working environment. i feel a lot more confident working in an engineering environment now and this is thanks to the more experienced colleagues that support me on a day-to-day basis.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel like if i ever had any issues, there is a sufficient support network that I can turn to for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have a great early careers team with lots of opportunity for career development and over all offer great benefits as an employee.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ensure that you research the company well and have well prepared for the interview. Think about what behaviours you think would be beneficial and how you could bring them to the company (ie - being integral, creative, stratigic etc)
