Industrial coatings applicator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Industrial coatings applicator. My job role mainly involves a lot of prep work and cleaning down metal frames and plates to be painted.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Since the Dolphin (mock up) has been closed there has been less work for us to do so there is less structure. Although we have a specific tick list that we have to work through in order to complete our apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is always offered however I have not needed assess to it so far. But I would know where to find it if I was ever to need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very rewarding and secure job. Good support and a nice place to work along side a good salary and pension as well as a shares scheme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Go through the women in engineering scheme as it gives you the opportunity to try different trades to see which you enjoy the most. It also highers your chances of success.
