Fabricator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
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
METAL WORK AND FABRICATION , CURRENTLY BEEN DOING DRWAING , WELDING AND BENCH FITTING
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I REALLY ENJOY MY apprenticeship AND GETTING BETTER AT THE SKILLS IM BEING TAUGHT
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have got better at welding , learnt new metal work skills and drawing
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
sometimes we are sat not doing much waiting for the next steps by 90 percent of the time we are busy
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
anything I need they help and are knowledgeable when and if i had a problem
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
they give guidance on the drawings and always provide support when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
until i have had on the job experience i can not comment
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
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good time to work for the company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
get your application in early and turn up on time to your interview
