Supply Chain Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Supply Chain Management
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
Supply Chain revolves around the movement of goods, it includes things like transport, logistics, resource planning, and procurement. On a day to day basis I trend to create packs and workbooks for head of business reviews, as well as this I communicate a lot with the shop floor to understand their current work levels and get information about work packages and their statuses.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I think the programme gives me a big insight into the different areas of Supply Chain, and I've enjoyed seeing different aspects of the job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learnt many new skills throughout my duration of the apprenticeship. Some examples include; communication, teamwork, excel, and many internal business systems.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think the EPA process could be structured / communicated better, as things seem to be last minute news, rather than advanced notice.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have been provided with all the time necessary for my studies and college work, and always feel comfortable knowing there are people there to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Any issues / questions are always dealt with / answered quickly and in good detail. I always feel supported and know there is someone to go to if I need support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me the background knowledge to understand what roles, like logistics and procurement, do on a day to day basis, meaning if I go into one of those roles I understand what the basis of my job will be.
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
Many, I am a STEM Ambassador, meaning I attend careers fairs, networking events, etc. As well as this there are many events where people can go and get together and share their opinions on certain subjects.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe they are a good company to work for and support you in all ways possible.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Look at BAE Systems website and try to understand more about the business and what our vision and values are.
