Bae

[b0redom]

Anyone here worked for BAE systems? What're they like to contract for?

I've been offered a contract there for a minimum of 3 months, and been offered an extension at current ClientCo for a maximum of 4 months.

The agency at current ClientCo have changed my payment terms from 7 days after invoice submission to 37 days after invoice submission which I'm not too happy about.

Money and distance to travel are the same for both gigs.

[conned tractor]

I have although was only for 6 months, based in systems engineering innovation centre.

Went through Morson agency. No problems whatsoever. Although bums on seats manager, it went well - and payed ok too. Still keep in touch with a couple of guys there.

Payment terms were 7 days.

Can't help with other sites though - I assume you are not at SEIC. Hope this helps.

[TykeMerc]

Well there are a LOT of BAES sites and business units so your mileage could easily vary. They can be a bit civil service/military in attitude at times, but I took multiple extensions if that's any indication to you. I met loads of nice people quite a few of which I consider friends and occasionally nip over to see and have parties with etc.
I'm a bit of an aircraft geek too so working at a functional aerodrome was interesting to me as were the projects.

I went through Morsons too, they paid quickly and efficiently.

Would I work for BAES again? Yes without a doubt if the right project comes up.

[b0redom]

I know there are going to be a lot of BAE sites so MMMV. The guys who were interviewing me seem to spend very little time at the location I was interviewed at.

I'm 99% sure I'll take the gig as I'm not happy with the agency messing me around at current ClientCo, and the new gig would be likely to last a lot longer than the existing one I have.

I'm just trying to think of a reason I wouldn't snatch their hands off.....

[conned tractor]

I just happened across this also:

http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/for...owtopic=116249

About Bae up north not renewing contractors. Just for more info.

[scooterscot]

I used to work for them when permie a long long time ago.

Now I would not only because the rates are never good enough.

The banter is always good though.

[TykeMerc]

I just happened across this also:

http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/for...owtopic=116249

About Bae up north not renewing contractors. Just for more info.

Well one of my friends has just signed a new extension (North West) so that thread is somewhat inaccurate or exaggerated, there were quite a few contractors on the sites I worked at.

[conned tractor]

Yep, the internet is usually full of crap.

Just happened to come across it at the same time.

[Troll]

As a substantial shareholder in BAE Systems, I trust that should you take this contract, you will not be wasting time by posting on this forum

[TykeMerc]

As a substantial shareholder in BAE Systems, I trust that should you take this contract, you will not be wasting time by posting on this forum

Hehe, well at the BAES sites I worked many boards were blocked by the firewalls.