Degree Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing) Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks apprentices for a Supply Chain Management program. You will manage production orders, analyze processes, and engage in continuous improvement activities over a four-year scheme with practical placements. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English and 96 UCAS Points. This role offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 9-4/A*-C including Maths and English.
• 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent), excluding points from AS level.

Responsibilities

• Manage production order books and launch orders.
• Analyze process routings and optimize processing times.
• Implement strategic projects and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership capability

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

96 UCAS Points

Job description

Overview

Within the Production Planning and Control (PP&C) function, you can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities supporting the manufacturing operations across several programmes. Working alongside PP&C 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.

Formal Learning

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.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A
• –C which must include Maths & English, 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)

About the Sector

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.

Training & Leave

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?

BAE Systems 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.