Mechanical Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
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
My role consists of a wide variety of jobs, I am a mechanical designer so, I work with pipes/ reading drawings etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my job role and the team I work with they are always extremely helpful. In terms of the business in general, there is a variety of people there for support, who are always willing to help if there is something on your mind.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have definitely learnt more skills and developed as a person.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme I work for is well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support I receive from the business is amazing, there are a variety of people who I feel I can go to if I need Support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
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.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an amazing company to work for and it opens up a variety of opportunities for you if you are willing to push yourself.
There are a wide variety of opportunities at BAE, such as further education etc.
There are a wide variety of opportunities at BAE, such as further education etc.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself and be confident.
Research the job role you are applying for in depth to understand the ins and outs.
Research the job role you are applying for in depth to understand the ins and outs.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
