mechanical fitting apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
my role as a first year apprentice is to learn from my skills coaches and get an understanding for what I will be doing later in my career. the coaches are great to learn from and make me intrigued for the future.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt many new skills due to my apprenticeship, both hands on and communication skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE offer great opportunities for any age of person, and develop people whilst supporting them to become good workers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
N/A
