Supply Chain Apprenticeship in West Drayton at British Airways (BA)

Salary£17,339 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationWest Drayton
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes19 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts1 Sep 2027
Hours37.5 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months
Positions5

Job description

Summary

Over a series of placements, you’ll work in different areas of logistics and inventory management, gaining the experience and know how to help keep materials flowing to our engineers and aircraft. Comprehensive on-the-job training, to become one of our future Material Suppliers. 

What you will do at work

During the 18 Month Programme, you will work on a shift basis (7 days a week /365 days a year) working in a range of areas, from the warehouse in Hounslow to the stores modules in the aircraft hangars on the Engineering base and in Terminal 5. You will experience working in a live airport environment and play an integral part of the storage and distribution team. It will provide a real insight into the whole customer journey.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Proactive
  • integrity
  • Credibility
  • Honesty
  • Positivity
  • Ownership

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (9-4 (A*-C)) – desired

About this employer

At British Airways, we believe anyone can bring new and original ideas to the table. It’s why we invest in our emerging talent and offer them opportunities to work on projects that sit at the very heart of our airline.

Our Emerging Talent programmes offer a boarding pass to a great future, one where you’ll be able to make an impact right from the moment you join us. If you’re inspired to help shape the future of air travel and you’re ambitious to learn, then we’re ready to help you spread your wings.

After this apprenticeship

Look to become one of our future Material Suppliers. Look into secure a role withing British Airways.

Things to consider

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.  

Employee benefits

  • Part of our apprentice network and community
  • Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups
  • Involvement in Community Investment programmes
  • Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students
  • Access to heavily discounted flights and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality

Employer

British Airways (BA)

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Locomotivation
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Working pattern
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.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Waterside PO BOX 365 Speedbird Way
Harmondsworth
West Drayton, London
UB7 0GB
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