Graduate Apprenticeship – Supply Chain Management (BA Hons Business Management)
Hours: 37 hours per week (half day Friday)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 4 Years
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available); appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About Prestwick Aerosystems
Prestwick Aerosystems is one of Ayrshire's largest engineering employers and forms part of the Airbus Atlantic network. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft programmes worldwide.
About the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
This Graduate Apprenticeship combines paid employment with a fully funded BA (Hons) Business Management degree, giving you the opportunity to build practical business experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
You'll gain hands-on experience within our Supply Chain team while developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed for a successful career in procurement, materials management and business operations.
The programme is designed to help you apply academic learning directly within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Your Degree Programme
BA (Hons) Business Management - University of Strathclyde
The programme includes:
- Fully funded four-year Graduate Apprenticeship
- Blended online and classroom delivery
- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
- Opportunity to progress towards Chartered Manager status
- Work-based learning integrated throughout the programme
Study Commitment
As part of the programme you will be expected to:
- Attend university sessions as required
- Complete academic assignments and projects
- Apply classroom learning within the workplace
- Undertake work-based business improvement projects
- 4 hours dedicated study time during working hours each week
About the Role
As a Graduate Apprentice within Supply Chain, you will gain experience across procurement, supplier management, material planning and operational support.
You will:
- Support procurement activities and supplier engagement
- Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting
- Support material planning and inventory management activities
- Help maintain purchasing and supply chain data
- Work with internal stakeholders to support operational delivery
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function
Essential Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to meet university entry requirements, which typically include:
- Four Scottish Highers at Grade B or above, including Mathematics and English
- Or equivalent qualifications accepted by the University of Strathclyde
- Ability to meet University admission requirements
- Interest in business, supply chain, procurement or commercial operations
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to analyse information and solve problems
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
What You'll Gain
- Fully funded degree qualification
- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
- Industry mentoring and support
- Real-world Supply Chain experience
- Career opportunities following successful completion, subject to business requirements
What We'll Offer You
- 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
- Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
- 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
- Annual bonus linked to company performance
- Opportunity to participate in the Airbus employee share purchase scheme
- Life assurance (4x basic salary)
- Virtual GP service and wellbeing support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free onsite parking
Right to Work
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Graduate Apprenticeship – Supply Chain Management (BA Hons Business Management) in Prestwick employer: Prestwick Aerosystems
Prestwick Aerosystems offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Ayrshire, where employees are valued and encouraged to grow their careers within the aerospace industry. With a commitment to professional development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and a focus on work-life balance with a half-day Friday, this company stands out as an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in manufacturing engineering.
