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business apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Procurement

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
people within the company champion constant learning and every day is different. my key roles have been commercial procurement and purchasing procurement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Good movement around the company and different job roles, education professionals are kind and really helpful

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have developed
It package capability
professionalism

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
good,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
support available in every different area required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of ability for mock exams and feedback on assignments, can sometimes feel sometimes overwhelming as it feels it all comes at once and with moving placements.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Good as it allows you to track your progress and obtain feedback as you go however it does not teach you things you wouldn't necessarily learn going straight into the 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.)
5/5
plenty of networking events and sports clubs available

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great employees
feels like your employer cares about your wellbeing
great perks
flexible working
mobility within the company
progression opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
be yourself
champion your achievements
research
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