Machinist Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Barrow-in-Furness
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
Machine components on a variety of machines, such as mills and lathes (both automatic and manual).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Exciting and has become a passion that I want to become even more competent and skilled in
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Turning techniques as I had never used a lathe before
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Well structured with content but dates are not known regarding progressing into the business.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Very attentive liaison team to answer all queries as well as online applications to view information, such as payslips.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All the support and training I will need.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Everything I need to perform effectively as a machinist.
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
Yes, STEM events, such as going into schools to showcase career pathway.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company faces a massive challenge in delivering nuclear deterrent and attack submarines to defend the UK and I want to be a part of that and successfully meet the challenge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do your research into the trade so that you know what to expect.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
