Logistics Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
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
As a logistics apprentice you will see all areas of BAE systems, working in warehousing, fork lift truck driving, working in tool stores, doing system work using SAP. Its a hands on roll, in overalls.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Everyday is great- I don't feel like i'm comin to work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to use SAP, drive a forklift and general improvement on IT skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It's very well organised once your settled. I spent the first two weeks in induction and then was given my first 12 months of placements.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As a logistics apprentice you do not go to college, all your training is on site. You spend time down the SASK building with your skills coach and take courses such as working at height, confined spaces and fork lift. All fully supported
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Training on the job is so much better than going to college as you are learning the skill and putting it into practise straight away.
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
As part of my stretch activities I write a monthly logistics newsletter as well as go to infant schools to carry out STEM activities with children.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE is a great place to work with many opportunities as well as excellent benefits, such as Shares, pension and flexible maternity/paternity. It's well paid and you will be well taken care of
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself, research the role particularly logistics as a lot of people mistake it for office based supply chain which it is not, it's just part of the supply chain process. Prepare for online and in person interviews. Use STAR method to answer questions.
