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BAE Systems
Mechanical fitter at BAE Systems
People in this role may also be known as mechanical fitters or aircraft fitter.
6 peoples in this role at BAE Systems have taken the survey. How does this role compare to your current role? Take the survey to find out.
How much does BAE Systems pay mechanical fitter employees?
Mechanical fitter employees at BAE Systems are typically paid £14.26–22.38 an hour, based on data from 6 employees.
What is management like for mechanical fitter employees at BAE Systems?
58 employees told us the worst thing about their job…
Find out what it is by taking the 3 minute survey.
Do your managers treat you with respect?
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Managers are respectful
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
My line manager, the people, the work, flexible hours/working
Worst thing
Lack of development
Senior Operations Engineer, March 2021
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What are the hours like for mechanical fitter employees at BAE Systems?
58 employees told us the worst thing about their job…
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 0% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 33% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 67% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 6 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
How we know this
83% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
0% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
How we know this
17% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
The benefits and hours
Worst thing
Not enough staff
Team leader, December 2020
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What is career progression like for mechanical fitter employees at BAE Systems?
58 employees told us the worst thing about their job…
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Enough training
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from mechanical fitter employees at BAE Systems
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Best thing
Holidays,sick pay, working conditions, good wage
Worst thing
Nothing
Fitter, February 2021
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Best thing
Working conditions, time off ,pay
Aircraft fitter, December 2020
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Best thing
Shift pattern and shift allowance
Worst thing
Progress
Aircraft fitter, November 2020
How BAE Systems ranks
BAE Systems ranks 2nd to work for in mechanical fitter employers
- 1 Rolls-Royce
- 2 BAE Systems
- 3 Airbus