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Supply Chain Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Procurement

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Communications with suppliers and manufacturers as well as working internally with project management and supply chain.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme and it was perfect for the career change I wanted

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Excel skills have become more developed - negotiation and schedule control skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Really well organised and lots of support from employer and university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support from a well developed and experienced early careers team
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support - weekly online lectures and regular reviews
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Really well equipped and is applicable to role - lots of areas and people in the business who can help with uni research
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes lots

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Career progression, training opportunities and company benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and look at which area suits you best
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