Higher Apprentice Supply Chain
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Good value due to a structured apprenticeship program, competitive starting salary, and prospect for educational qualifications.
- Structured apprenticeship program leading to Level 4 qualifications
- Competitive starting salary with annual growth opportunities
- Hands-on experience in a key industry sector
Pros
- Provides a clear pathway to a Level 4 qualification in procurement
- Offers practical experience in a respected company within the defense industry
- Good salary progression potential as apprentices advance
Cons
- Requires commitment to a three-year apprenticeship program
- Possible lengthy hours depending on project demands
- Limited flexibility in work arrangements during apprenticeship
Who it's for
Entry Level • On-site with possible rotations
Good fit
- High school graduates eager for an apprenticeship
- Individuals wanting to start a career in supply chain
- Candidates looking to gain qualifications while working
Not recommended for
- Applicants seeking senior roles without previously relevant experience
- Individuals preferring less structured learning environments
- Candidates unwilling to commit to a long-term apprenticeship
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
Job title: Supply Chain Apprentice
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)
Salary: Starting from £22,500 with annual progression through the scheme duration
What you’ll be doing:
• Work from engineering drawings to develop patterns to enable the fabrication of components and assemblies to the required specification.
• Utilise a range of powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include but not limited to guillotine, rollers, folding machines and drills.
What Qualification will you get?
By the end of the apprenticeship, you will obtain:
• Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)
⦁ CIPS L4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Maritime Team:
With collaboration, innovation and a laser-like customer focus at its core, M&L Defence Solutions is growing a strong, long-term UK product and support business. It focuses on four key areas: Future Warship Support, Underwater Battlespace, Future Land Capability and Future Air Defence, encompassing both major investment in new products and cutting-edge technologies that deliver real benefits to its customers.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Export Control/Security:
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English AND
72 UCAS points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)
