Intermediate Apprentice Logistics

at  BAE Systems

DESCRIPTION

Job title: Logistics Intermediate Apprentice
Location: Barrow – We offer relocation support packages for this role (Barrow-in-Furness based roles), subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at A* – E including Maths & Englis

The role of a Logistics Apprentice within BAE Systems Submarines involves working across a variety of different areas within Logistics and Inventory Management to ensure the vital supply of materials and services to support our various customers with an ultimate aim to support our operational programs.
A significant proportion of the logistics apprenticeship framework concentrates on developing people in two main areas, Warehousing & Satellite Build Support Stores. Warehousing placements sees individuals learn key principles around facilitating deliveries, Manual Handling principles, appropriate storage techniques, Stock rotation, packaging methods and housekeeping cleanliness. Satellite Build Support Stores placements are a more customer centric role close to the build line providing continuous support to our operations colleagues to ensure the correct material is delivered at the right time to support the submarine build programme. This framework across the two areas provides apprentices with a huge amount of variety whilst continuously allowing growth in a plethora of different skills.
This apprenticeship is one ideally suited to enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and have excellent communication skills. It provides hands on experience, in a live environment whilst delivering specific logistical training such as vehicle & manual handling including forklift truck, crane and slinging with on the job coaching & mentoring. In addition to this there will also be opportunities to gain a knowledge and understanding of the of the submarines specific Transport fleet and some of the more niche teams including elements of government furnished equipment.
The scheme ensures that all of the mentioned placements provide you with a breadth of knowledge of the entire function, as well as gaining an understanding of the importance of cross functional collaboration as you experience exposure to experts in the field.
BAE Systems is committed to your personal development, as such, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with additional relevant training, coaching and activities to enrich your experience whilst on scheme and beyond.