Advanced Apprentice Supply Chain

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense firm in the UK is offering an Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship in Samlesbury and Warton. This role involves gaining practical experience in Supply Chain while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. The salary starts from £15,819 with annual progression. Ideal for individuals eager to learn logistics, procurement, and process improvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Potential for annual incentive

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English.

Responsibilities

• Gain real experience in Supply Chain supporting Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture.
• Participate in interactive classroom sessions covering key supply chain topics.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

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

Job description

Description

Job title: Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice

Location: Samlesbury and Warton

Salary: Starting from £15,819 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 prominent industry professionals, studying topics such as:

• Logistics
• Procurement
• New Products
• Capacity Planning
• Process Improvement
• Planning Manufacture

What qualification will you get?

The Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to gain the following: Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner.

Benefits:

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.

The Air team:

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 to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*- C which must include Maths & English