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Engineering technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Rochester, Kent

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Sometimes there’s no work and when asked for more work it take a while to get it
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Money could be a little bit better as it’s a high profile company

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt plenty of new skills during my apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss but majority of the time it is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good foot in the door so to speak to help progress opportunities in the engineering sector
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be open and malleable towards the work you will do
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