Maritime Defence Electrical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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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:
3/5
Fitting and maintaining electrical systems and supports
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I would say it is entirely dependent on placement
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Building and developing on basic techniques picked up at SASK, as well as gaining real time experience in the actual work environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I would say it is okay
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I am supported as much as I need, but the environment is not conducive to seeking support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I am supported as much as needed, as long as I'm willing to put in the leg work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Currently I feel it has very little to do with the actual job role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are but information is difficult to access
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The pay is the best in the area, and shift work is really good for work life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be prepared to have to put in the effort if you want to perform well
