Procurement Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Procurement
Samlesbury
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Gives a very good perspective on different areas within the business and experiences you have are transferable
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Placements are very beneficial, apprenticeship side is sometimes overcomplicated
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt a lot of new skills and developed qualities I already had from previous experiences
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Mixed - there is a good placement structure in place, however the early careers apprenticeship side can be very unorganised and last minute
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Receive a good amount of support from both placement managers and skills coaches
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good amount of skills coach support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There is a lot of direct links to the roles we undertake
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
Really good amount of stretch projects and other activities you can get involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Aspects of the apprenticeship are challenging, but the pay and the role after the apprenticeship is worth it
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the business and have a good understanding of what BAE Systems do
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