Sheet Metal Worker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I make different things out of metal, the metal that I most commonly use is aluminium and steel, the things that I make will most commonly be ventilation, stuff for in the kitchens and dorms. I also attend college 2 days a week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot, the tutors are helpful as well.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills from this apprenticeship that I didnt know before and now I used them everyday
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
In the bae site its well organised and I know whats going on, however at college it is very unstructured and after 6 months I finally got the last tutor that I need to help complete this apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, from skills coaches and college tutors.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The tutors are always there and available for help however some college tutors arent there all the time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I understand more from what Im doing as the qualification is seen when im doing day to day work.
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
Showing people around in open days and having different functions on at site.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a good job with many different roles for everyone and there is always something knew to try.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Dont be scared, have fun, work hard and ask lots of questions to the more experienced workers. STAR method for interviews
