Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is offering an Apprenticeship in Supply Chain. You will support Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Procurement, gaining industry experience and knowledge. The role includes off-the-job training in logistics and procurement. Requires 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including Maths and English. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must not book annual leave within the first 3 months of apprenticeship.
• Willingness to engage in 'off-the-job' training.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing, Maintenance or Procurement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Logistics

Procurement

Process Improvement

Capacity Planning

Planning Manufacture

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including Maths & English

Job description

Overview

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.

Off‑Job Training & Topics

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

Qualifications

What qualification will you get? The Advanced Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to gain 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.

Important Information

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.

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.