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Manufacturing Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
bench fitting, electrical theory, electrical circuits, soldering and such
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes everything i have learnt has been new to me

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i was given a 2 month plan ahead of time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
they are all willing to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
a lot they help with report writing which goes towards your epa
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
my reports and skill would be a lot worse without them
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
not to my knowledge

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because i think its a really good company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
have a passion for what your applying for and show that
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