Supply Chain - Apprenticeship

BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) LIMITED

Harmondsworth (UB7 0GB)

Closes in 31 days (Thursday 19 November 2026)

Posted on 19 October 2026

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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. 

Wage

£17,339 a year

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  • Salary will be from £17,339 plus shift pay (if eligible)
  • Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, if completed in line with your development objectives
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
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.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 September 2027

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

5

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll 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.

Where you'll work

Waterside PO BOX 365 Speedbird Way
Harmondsworth
UB7 0GB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Training course

Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
  • Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
  • Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
  • Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
  • support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
  • Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Conducts handover activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
  • Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
  • Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
  • Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
  • Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
  • support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
  • Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Conducts handover activities.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

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.  

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.

https://careers.ba.com/search-jobs (opens in new tab)

Company 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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059884.

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Closes in 31 days (Thursday 19 November 2026)

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