Tool Maker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
3.2/5
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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
using laser trackers to measure fixtures and jigs. Working on new builds and repairs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Being on the shop floor and being able to physically do the job has been fantastic. doing the paper work and nonsense computer work has been mostly terrible
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Using laser tracking technology
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
alot of un known, fake news and word of mouth. there was no structure for me until a skilled worker took on this role to ensure i had good placements and got to learn as much as possible. again the physical side of the job absolutely fantastic. the repetitive paper work and course work not so much
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A good amount to ensure I could get through my apprentice with the occasional hick up
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
not sure as I'm not sure what they actually did
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I couldn't do my job without having the qualification. hence the apprentiship
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 i did 1 weeks worth of activities through outward bound in my first year this was brilliant
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great money and a better future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
get ready to hate the first 2 years with all the course work and get ready to enjoy the benefits of working here
