Degree Apprentice Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Degree Supply Chain Management Apprentice. The successful candidate will be involved in various activities supporting manufacturing operations and will gain a BSc (Hons) in Supply Chain Management while undergoing hands-on training across several placements. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, health plans, and potential annual incentives.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Responsibilities

• Manage the production order books and launch orders.
• Analyse process routings and optimise processing times.
• Implement strategic projects and continuous improvement activities.

Education

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

96 UCAS Points (or equivalent)

Job description

Job title

Degree Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing) Apprentice

Location

Samlesbury and Warton

Salary

Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

Within the Production Planning and Control (PP&CI) function, you can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities supporting the manufacturing operations across several programmes. Working alongside PP&CI Professionals, some examples of the work you will undertake are managing the production order books, launching orders, analysing process routings, optimising processing times and implementing strategic projects and continuous improvement activities using the latest technologies.

The four‑year scheme offers eight different six‑month placements across the Production Planning & Control function where you will apply your learning within a hands‑on team environment.

What qualification will you get?

BSc (Hons) Degree in Supply Chain Management.

The formal learning comprises: Warehousing & Transport Operations, Logistics Management, Financial Management, Purchasing Principles for Global Supply Chains, Supply Chain Analytics, Developing Management Capability, Developing Leadership Capability, Managing Projects and Performance, Technology & Innovation, and Strategic Supply Chain Management.

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

AND

96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)