Supply Chain Practitioner Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
Supply Chain Apprentices are split into 3 functions (manufacturing, maintenance, procurement) then placed on 4 different placements across the business over the space of 2 years. In manufacturing for example these roles can involve production planning and logistics.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have fully enjoyed my time here so far on this programme and would recommend this to anybody.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My communication skills have improved substantially, alongside my organisation skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
at a high level this scheme is very organised. there are minor problems at times with the finer details however everyone is so supportive and reacts quickly if any problems arise.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive endless support from my employer. If I ran into any nature of problems, I know they have my back.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive endless support from both the training school and the company
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It does help as it gives us a wider understanding of the fast moving customer goods industry
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
All types of networking events. I am part of an apprentice council and other working groups whilst we also have many social activities that come up
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Why wouldn't I. The pay prospects, the people, the product, the environment are all spot on. The workload and apprenticeship studies are also interesting.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Keep applying. If you aren't successful in the first year, ask and take onboard the feedback and work on this. A lot of apprentices have been taken on after being rejected in previous years.
