Supply Chain Apprentice

Supply Chain Apprentice

Location:

Gloucester
Programme:
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Duration:
Three years

Start Date:

September 2027

Safran - Here, We Craft Excellence Together

At Safran, excellence is a journey, and we'd love you to be part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a more sustainable future.

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting commercial, business, military and defence aircraft around the world.

Our expertise covers the entire product lifecycle, from design, engineering and manufacturing through to maintenance, repair and overhaul. Our Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for more than 85 years, from the pioneering designs of Sir George Dowty to the advanced landing gear systems used on some of the world's most modern aircraft today.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Early finish on Fridays.
25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
Annual bonus and share scheme options.
Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions.
Life assurance at four times your salary.
On-site parking, including electric vehicle charging points.
Subsidised restaurant.
Bicycle storage and shower facilities.
A wide range of flexible benefits and working options, depending on the role.
Enhanced maternity and family-friendly benefits.
Training, development, a personalised career plan and internal mobility opportunities.

About the Role

Join Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester and develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a successful career in supply chain and procurement.

As a Supply Chain Apprentice, you'll contribute to the smooth flow of materials, components and information across a global aerospace organisation. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting supplier management, procurement, planning and material availability activities that are critical to maintaining aircraft support and customer delivery requirements.

Throughout the programme, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, learn how a world-class aerospace supply chain operates and develop the commercial and operational skills needed for a long-term career in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

Support supplier management activities across a range of aerospace supply chain functions.
Assist with supplier performance monitoring, delivery schedules and lead times.
Support planning teams by helping to maintain material availability.
Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks.
Maintain accurate supply chain documentation and records.
Assist with inventory management, stock accuracy and material flow.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and performance.
Use business systems to maintain orders, schedules and operational data.
Prepare reports and analysis to support business decision-making.
Collaborate with internal departments including Engineering, Quality and Operations.

What's in It for You?

Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll develop practical skills and experience in:

Supplier management and procurement processes.
Production planning and scheduling.
Inventory management and material control.
Supply chain risk identification and mitigation.
Data analysis and business reporting.
Commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
Continuous improvement and operational efficiency techniques.
Enterprise resource planning systems and supply chain technologies.

Programme Structure

Year 1

You'll spend time with a local specialist training provider, where the relevant units of your qualification will be delivered and assessed.

Years 2-3

Your training and assessment will continue within Safran Landing Systems, where you'll apply your learning in the workplace and gain experience across different supply chain functions to support your development.

All apprentices are assigned an Apprenticeship Coordinator who will support them throughout their learning journey.

Qualifications

On successful completion of the programme, you'll achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.

The programme will provide you with the knowledge, practical experience and recognised qualifications needed to begin building a career in supply chain, procurement and business operations.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria

Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 or A*-C, including English and Maths.
A genuine interest in supply chain, procurement…