Supply Chain Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Working with other teams, working with external stakeholders, business reviews, updating and tracking spreadsheets, supplier approvals, navigating different IT platforms

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I feel I have definitely develop both professionally and personal, I can see my communication and confidence has immensely developed. Use of excel and coding is new to me. Presentations skills have developed through multiple presentations monthly, if not weekly.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would say I am really enjoying my programme

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say that my course could be more organised. There is a baseline structure and organisation with my course. I know what I am doing and what I am working towards. Assignments could be more clear and straight to the point.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support is offered to me and I know where I can go to receive this. Everyone is happy to help.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support is offered and everyone is checked up on. we raise anything which we are struggling with.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I think it allows for my knowledge to be developed about my work and it all comes together to make more sense. I think it definitely helps me about and develops my skills within work also of processes.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are professional networking events which everyone can get involved with. If enquiring there would be more activities available to get involved with. There is also STEM which is suggested to apprentices.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have had a positive experience and I think it is great. The work-life balance and the development of my skills allows for this. Alongside learning my course, this allows me to be proactive/productive within my work. I enjoy my apprenticeship.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

Just apply!! You never know what will happen and try your best. Follow the STAR technique in the interview and be yourself! Also keep trying.