Supply Chain Higher Apprentice Review
at Tata Steel
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Llanwern
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My 2 year apprenticeship involves 4x6 month rotations around different departments in the Business Planning and Supply Chain area of Tata Steel UK. My first rotation was as part of automotive order management, where I manage the stock levels and help prioritise stock replenishment for Large OEM companies across Europe.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme very much, and would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in supply chain and logistics.
Tata Steel Uk is such a vast company that there will be a roll to suit everyone. The opportunity for experience and progression is great and you are always able to shine.
Tata Steel Uk is such a vast company that there will be a roll to suit everyone. The opportunity for experience and progression is great and you are always able to shine.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
As my role is very computer based, I have developed my knowledge on computer and coding systems, my knowledge on office software has also been enhanced.
My role is also very collaborative, so I have increased my people skills and my ability to present infront of others has developed well.
My role is also very collaborative, so I have increased my people skills and my ability to present infront of others has developed well.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The process from application to tests to interview to employment was very well structured and communicated well.
As well as a company wide induction day where we got to learn more about the course and the company itself, we also had the opportunity to meet the other apprentices in the intake.
As well as a company wide induction day where we got to learn more about the course and the company itself, we also had the opportunity to meet the other apprentices in the intake.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Our employer is well connected to us and our role with many opportunities for connection. Whether that be through a new buddy scheme which partners us up with an experienced member of the workforce to be able to develop our knowledge from them. Or through our support line managers and senior teams which are all engaged and welcoming of the cohort.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Monthly meetings with my assessor to ensure we are hitting targets, progress reviews and easily accessible to contact if help is needed.
We are often set targets for the next session, including topics for professional discussions, and topics for learning and expanding knowledge upon. We are always progressing to help complete work in plenty of time.
We are often set targets for the next session, including topics for professional discussions, and topics for learning and expanding knowledge upon. We are always progressing to help complete work in plenty of time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification is very driven in line with our work role, including projects in line with our company, such as swot and pestle analysis of our company and competitors. Similarly, being able to use my projects from my work role and then to use them to explain knowledge in my qualification.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
The work space is very social, including monthly office events, including tea and toast, and cake events. Or outside of work such as get togethers, for walks or events.
The company was very welcoming, and I felt like I was able to fit in with many social groups in the office.
The company was very welcoming, and I felt like I was able to fit in with many social groups in the office.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a company of vast opportunities, so there is a role for everyone to enjoy and progress in. There is room for great learning and great progression, whether that be linearly, or laterally. There are so many options for work in Tata Supply Chain, whether hands on or office based
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Just be yourself, and have a passion for learning. Any company is looking for someone who can develop and learn and help progress the business, so having the drive and passion is essential.
Projects are a big thing in tata so if you have an option to be part of one, do it.
Projects are a big thing in tata so if you have an option to be part of one, do it.
