Design Engineer Apprentice Review
at NG Bailey
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Leeds
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
Marking up and creating drawings for installation. This includes carrying out calculations an site surveys to meet Building Regulations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Lots to learn and get involved with
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots, from; software and CAD skills, Building services knowledge and people skills for working in an office environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Clear plan in place. Mixture of work and college blocks. Lots of managers and peers to guid you through the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lost of support and industry knowledge to help you
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Plenty of support from training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Give a good overall insight into the industry and the basics of the role
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
Not particularly. But there is a team community and often social events are arranged outside of work within departments
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NG Bailey to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for that will support you through your early career and give you plenty of experience in the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NG Bailey?
Do your research about the company when applying
