Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry? Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.
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What does taking part in the Collins Aerospace Logistics Apprentice involve?
Aimed at highly motivated and ambitious individuals, eager to be a part of a world leader within the aerospace and defence industry. This scheme is geared towards supporting the career development of apprentices who wish to play an instrumental role in project management of the next generation of civil and military aircraft.
The role is based at Wolverhampton, and home of Actuation Systems at Collins Aerospace. Actuation Systems are the leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation design, Collins Aerospace offers a complete line of actuation products that enhance aircraft performance and reduce pilot workload.
We are looking to recruit a high calibre apprentice who can support Actuation Systems with the modernisation of logistic and SIOP processes. We have numerous exciting projects in all areas of the business many demanding new solution and application integration.
Why Choose Collins Aerospace for Logistics?
The scheme will provide you with opportunities to progress your career within our Logistics team. You will become part of our logistics community and be assigned a mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your aspirations, and give depth to your training and career.
A Logistics Apprentice within the Collins business leads from the front, living and driving our core values of Engaged, Empowered and Accountable - always.
You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects simultaneously, interacting with the central SIOP and Logistics teams, suppliers, and value streams. This will include activities such as:
- Supporting the daily material delivery, liaising with production planning, and alignment with internal suppliers to ensure smooth operations and resolve supply chain issues.
- Optimize material flow, manage transportation, resolve bottlenecks, and balance goods receiving, shipping, and warehouse space, all while prioritizing health and safety.
- Lead projects from initiation to deployment, ensuring they meet scope, quality, and time objectives, and report progress to senior executives.
- Monitor key metrics, staffing, and manage stock takes and transfer projects with 3PL, while addressing any issues to ensure timely project completion.
- With time, lead Tier 1 meetings, feeding into Tier 2 meetings conduct Gemba walks, and oversee training, safety compliance, and replenishment system to ensure continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an expert communicator, with natural drive for curiosity and autonomy. They will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, have excellent organisational skills, and be able to manage their own projects.
Our logistics community is a diverse group of self-starters with a passion to succeed, do you have what it takes to join them?
Development and training to build your career
We recognise that your development is key for you to fulfil your potential in the world of work. That’s why we’ve created a programme that will support your learning to deliver real business value.
The apprenticeship programme lasts for a period of 2 years and is a partnership between Collins Aerospace and BPP. You will learn key project management principles with BPP which will be vital to your development at Collins Aerospace such as:
- Project Management Fundamental’s
- Data and Compliance
- Delivering Results
- Optimising Resources
By the end of the programme, having completed your functional training and the apprenticeship, you will be awarded Level 4 Associate Project Manager and have the opportunity to progress onto globally-recognised standards such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner, or APMG AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner.
Benefits
- 185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Healthcare and Dental Cover
- Competitive pension scheme
Application Process
Your application will go through a variety of selection methods and is likely to conclude at an assessment centre. Please note that as we find suitable candidates to fill our opportunities, we will no longer accept applications for that opportunity so suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success.
Apprenticeship will start with the business in August 2025.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and there may be a requirement for you to work on military related projects for which there will be a requirement for security vetting.