Job Title:                                          Supply Chain Apprentice (Level 3)  

Time Commitment:                        37 hours per week 

Salary:                                               18,000 per annum 

Location:                                           Banbury 

Contract Length:                              Initial 2 year fixed term contract 

Start Date:                                        August 2025 

Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry?  Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.   

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What does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Supply Chain Apprenticeship Programme involve? 

Aimed at highly motivated and ambitious individuals eager to be a part of a world leader within the aerospace and defence industry, this scheme is geared towards supporting the accelerated career development of graduates who wish to play an instrumental role in supply chain management for the next generation of civil and military aircraft. 

The role is based at our Collins Aerospace Composite Center of Excellence facility in Banbury, UK – formerly the Crompton Technology Group (CTG) – designs, qualifies and manufactures high-performance structural and non-structural aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications. 

We are looking to recruit a high calibre apprentice who can support Actuation Systems with the effective planning and execution of procurement activities right across the lifecycle. 

The scheme will provide you with opportunities to progress your career in Supply Chain Management. You will be part of our enthusiastic community and be assigned a Mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your aspirations, and give depth to your training and career.  

You will have the opportunity to gain experience of a number of key processes in order to create a well rounded supply chain professional which include: 

• Supplier Relationship Management  

• Orderbook management  

• Raising purchase order and quotations 

• Internal stakeholder management 

Our community is a diverse group of self-starters with a passion to succeed, do you have what it takes to join them? 

Development and training to build your career 

We recognise that your development is key for you to fulfil your potential in the world of work. That’s why we’ve created a programme that will support your learning to deliver real business value. You will start your journey towards becoming a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional by completing the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship with CIPS. And if that is not enough, you will participate in a comprehensive personal development program. By the end of the programme, having completed your academic and functional training, you will have gained an effective understanding of Collins Aerospace’s business strategies and processes, and developed the skills, knowledge, and experience to help us to continue to redefine Aerospace. 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for the best candidate who have the following attributes: 

• Hold 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths to a minimum grade C/5 or above   

• Be a UK resident living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years 

• Brilliant communicators 

• Motivated and professional 

• Super organised with excellent attention to detail 

• Passion to work in aerospace and a real desire to make a difference to our customers and our business 

Benefits 

• 185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays) 

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Private Healthcare and Dental Cover 

Equal Opportunities 

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at Collins Aerospace including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process. 

Application Process 

Your application will go through a variety of selection methods and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre. Please note that as we find suitable candidates to fill our opportunities, we will no longer accept applications for that opportunity so suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success. 

Apprentices will start with the business in August 2025.