Logistics Apprentice

Logistics 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 logistics and operations.

As a Logistics Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting the movement, storage and distribution of materials and products across a global aerospace business. You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of logistics activities, helping ensure materials are available when needed and delivered efficiently throughout the organisation.

Throughout the programme, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, develop practical operational skills and gain valuable experience in warehouse, inventory and logistics management within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations.
Assist with goods receiving, storage and inventory management activities.
Support order picking, allocation and kit marshalling activities.
Assist with packing, dispatch, shipping and customs processes.
Maintain accurate logistics records and documentation.
Use business systems to support stock control, traceability and regulatory compliance.
Support continuous improvement projects across the logistics function.
Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, assembly, supply chain and planning teams.
Assist with KPI reporting and logistics performance monitoring.
Apply Lean and best-practice principles to support operational improvement.

What's in It for You?

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

Warehousing and logistics operations.
Inventory management and stock control.
Shipping, dispatch and customs processes.
Supply chain and material flow management.
Business systems and logistics technologies.
Continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Lean principles and best-practice logistics methodologies.
Data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring.

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 logistics 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 logistics, warehousing and operations.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria

Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 or A*-C, including English and Maths.
A genuine interest in logistics, operations or supply chain activities.
A willingness to learn and complete both the…