Pipe fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
I get pipes from the pipe fabricators and fit them on board
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gotten far better with tools and problem solving while my people skills have also improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Sometimes the communication can be poor but other times it’s very well scheduled
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Most of the time whenever you need assistance you can get it quickly and to a high standard but on a few occasions you have to go through a lot of different people to get what you need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider is very helpful and gives all the support you need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good place to work and you feel supported most of the time the shift patterns available are also very good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do research about the business before going to the interview
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
