Sheet metal worker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
Making lots of different components out of sheet metal, using aluminium and steel. It involves welding too.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very well. The tutors are extremely helpful and i can do my work to the best standard. Everyone is friendly and welcoming.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have both learned and developed skills as i did level 2 and 3 fabrication and welding at college. Ive learned how to weld with aluminium, learned to use new machinery etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
SASK is very very good and organised, however college is absolutely shocking, were doing mostly filler work and is very pointless
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everyone is very helpful and makes me feel comfortable enough to raise any issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My skills coach is very helpful when I'm doing my job write ups and my UPKs.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
very well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Showing people around, taking part in open days
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pay is good and it is a good experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
use the STAR method in your interviews, always ask questions in interviews, try your hardest
