Apprentice - Engineering Supply Chain

You’ll work alongside and learn from some incredible people who support our engineering operation around the globe. Every day, you’ll develop your skills in a worldwide logistics operation, shipping aircraft components to our UK maintenance bases and overseas line stations. Over a series of placements, you’ll work in different areas of logistics and inventory management (British Airways Distribution Centre, Terminal 5, Technical Blocks A,C and J) where you will gain the experience and know-how to help keep materials flowing to our engineers and aircraft. Alongside comprehensive on-the-job training, you’ll be studying towards the qualifications you need to become one of our future Material Suppliers.

This is a hands-on role as an Apprentice Material Supplier, based at London Heathrow, working on a shift pattern of 06:00 - 18:00, 4 days on and 4 days off. You’ll play a key part in making sure our engineers have the right parts at the right time, directly supporting aircraft maintenance and keeping our operation moving.

About You

We are looking for a strong teammate and above all, strong self-motivation.

• 3 GCSE’s including English and Maths GCSE at grade 9-4 (A*-C) desirable.
• Must be aged 18 at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Full UK DVLA Driving licence, category B for manual transmission (no more than three penalty points) is desirable.
• A strong communicator with an awareness for safety, a self-starter and the ability to adapt to change. Above all, a genuine passion for engineering and aviation.

What's in it for you?

• Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, if completed in line with your development objectives
• Part of our apprentice network and community, with the opportunity to engage with apprentices from all schemes in the business and learn from former apprentices
• Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeMe'
• Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities, supporting causes close to your heart
• Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love
• Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality

Further Information & Next Steps

• All sections of your application need to be complete, including all online tests, by the deadline given.
• Due to high volumes of applications, you may only apply for one apprenticeship programme. We would recommend for you to read about each apprenticeship scheme before applying as only your first application will be considered.
• If you are successful with the initial application, you will be invited to complete a short video interview within a given timeframe.
• Across all stages of the application process, if you fail to submit by the deadline, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Recruitment Process and Timelines

• Step 1 – Click apply to visit our Discover & Prep hub. You will need to complete a Pre-Application Task before you apply.
• Step 2 - Once you have completed the activities on our Discover & Prep hub, you can begin your application.
• Step 3 – Once your application has been submitted, you will be invited to complete some online assessments.
• Step 4 – Successful candidates will then be invited to complete an Interactive Video Interview to assess your motivation and fit for the role. You will be invited to this stage in November.
• Step 5 - If you reach the final stage, you will be invited to Waterside for an Assessment Centre. This is due to be in January/February 2027.