Technical Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Rochester, Kent
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
Electronic technicians - day dependent but often working with PCBs and broader systems
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very Enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt many new skills and gained knowledge throughout the apprenticeship.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured but more information on the first year could be offered when applying and during the interview process.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Many support plans are also offered if required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Dependent on the trainer, there can be a lot of support or sometimes minimal.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification I have gained will help me
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
Due to us working at a separate site, these are not so available to us.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Incredible company to work for and the benefits through benefit schemes with the company are very useful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ask many more questions in the interview process to ensure you have the most amount of information as possible.
