Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet.With over 16000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Join Us as a Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice

Location: Western Approach Bristol
Start Date: Autumn 2026

Are you curious ambitious and ready to start your career in a fast-paced global environment This is your opportunity to earn a degree gain hands-on experience and help shape the future of aerospace supply chains all while getting paid.

At GKN Aerospace were looking for the next generation of supply chain professionals to help deliver world-class aerospace products. This four-year programme combinesreal-world experience with a fully funded degree in Supply Chain Leadership giving you the skills knowledge and confidence to build a successful career in a critical business function.

Youll work alongside experienced professionals contributing to live operations and projects that directly impact production customers and the future of sustainable aviation.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice you will rotate across key areas including Projects Planning Logistics and Customer & Part Management.

During the programme you will:

• Support production planning and scheduling ensuring materials and resources meet delivery requirements
• Assist with demand forecasting inventory planning and capacity management
• Work with logistics teams to manage inbound and outbound flows including transport and warehouse operations
• Support customer and part management resolving shortages and supply chain disruptions
• Analyse supply chain performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation projects
• Collaborate with Procurement Operations and Quality to solve cross-functional challenges
• Maintain accurate data within systems such as ERP/SAP
• Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations

What Youll Learn

Youll build knowledge and capability in:

• End-to-end supply chain planning and operations
• Demand forecasting inventory optimisation and capacity management
• Logistics and global material flow management
• Data analysis and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Continuous improvement approaches such as Lean principles
• How supply chains enable on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
• The importance of collaboration quality and operational performance

Qualification & Development

• Fully funded Degree in Supply Chain Leadership in partnership with Leeds Trinity University
• Structured four-year rotational development programme
• Ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to take on real responsibility and contribute to business-critical activity

What Youll Bring

• 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths and English
• A Levels / BTEC equivalent (96112 UCAS points)
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
• Goodcommunication and teamwork skills
• Strongorganisation and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency inMicrosoft Excel or similar tools
• A genuine interest insupply chain logistics or manufacturing

If you dont already have Level 2 English and Maths youll need to achieve this before the end of your apprenticeship.

We also welcome applications from those with Education Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) where minimum Entry Level 3 in English and Maths is required.

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for people who are:

• Curious proactive and eager to learn
• Interested in how global supply chains and complex operations work
• Strong team players who can also take ownership of their work
• Motivated to build a career in supply chain and operational leadership

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Awareness of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Experience in data analysis reporting or problem-solving
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement principles
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

What Well Offer

At the heart of everything we do are our culture principles: Safe Respect & Care Open & Honest Innovative and Ownership.

Heres what you can expect:

• Earn while you learn a starting salary of 23500 and no student debt!
• Fully funded degree with real-world supply chain experience
• Industry-leading pension (up to 20%) and life assurance (8x salary)
• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including early finish on Fridays
• Access to benefits including Cycle to Work Virtual GP and wellbeing support
• Mentorship and access to career progression opportunities

What to Expect in the Selection Process

Our application process is designed to be simple and supportive:

1. Apply online with a simple form including a few pre-screening questions.
2. Meet one of our friendly team members (yes a real human!) for a virtual interview.
4. Join us at our Assessment Centre at our Western Approach site where youll get the chance to showcase your skills and potential.
5. Begin your journey with us in Autumn 2026.

Ready to Start Your Career

This is more than an apprenticeship. Its your opportunity to build a career make a real impact and develop into a future supply chain leader within a global aerospace organisation.

Apply today and take your first step into a career that keeps the world moving.

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Employment Type : Trainee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1