Advanced Apprentice Supply Chain

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK offers a Supply Chain Apprenticeship that provides real experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Procurement. The apprenticeship includes off-the-job training from industry professionals, covering topics such as Logistics and Process Improvement. Successful candidates will earn a Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification. This role promises a dynamic work environment and comprehensive benefits, making a significant impact on the future of the industry.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must gain real experience in Supply Chain supporting Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement.
• Off-the-job training includes interactive classroom sessions from industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement functions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend training on Logistics, Procurement, and other relevant topics.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Logistics

Procurement

Process Improvement

Capacity Planning

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A, C including Maths & English

Job description

• You will gain real experience working in the Supply Chain supporting Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement.

• You will gain a broad knowledge of the supply chain and learn the skills to contribute to our continuous improvement culture. Through a combination of 'off-the-job' training, reviews and work placements, you will gain exposure to real scenarios that support our business.

• Your off-the-job training will include interactive classroom sessions delivered by industry professionals, covering topics such as Logistics, Procurement, New Products, Capacity Planning, Process Improvement and Planning Manufacture.

  What qualification will you get? The Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship will provide the following: Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner. 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A, C which must include Maths & English.

• The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

• Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

  Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want our recruitment processes to be as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

  As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.