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Business Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Procurement

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
My role is in the commercial function and my day-to-day job involves estimating.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship programme is clear with the set expectations and supportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been able to develop many new and existing skills during the apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well structured and the timings/dates given for training days etc. are correct throughout the 2 years.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are very supportive and always willing to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are always willing to help and quick when answering questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Some skills, knowledge and behaviours learnt from the training provider are relevant to my role and so help me better perform
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
The apprentice cohort and Teams from my day-to-day role are consistent in organising extra activities to get involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Many opportunities available, flexible working, supportive teams
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the business and organisation, know what role your applying for and the things you'll develop/ wanting to develop.
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