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supply chain apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Purchasing and Supply

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Im currently in Logistics but we move every 6 months, my next placement is in Production Planning. My day to day role includes, monitoring part movements, receipting in orders, monitoring critical lists and updating customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The amount of support we receive is unmatched. We are offered shares, pension contribution increases, bonuses and we also get a pay increase every 6 months as we go through the scheme!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just be yourself! Do your research on the company but they care about your personality, its daunting but they have all the patience in the world when applying!
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