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Belfast, Northern Ireland Job ID 2026-16800 Category Supply Chain Management Role Type Onsite Post Date May 20, 2026
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Trainee Supply Logistics Agent

Supply Logistics Higher Level Apprenticeship (in conjunction with Northern Regional College, Ballymena campus)

Starting salary £30,000

Let your career in Supply Chain take flight

A unique and exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain operations while studying towards a recognised degree-level qualification (CILT). Salary starting at £30,000 and progressing to minimum £40,000 after successful completion of a 3-year (circa) training programme (2.5 years at college plus 6 months on the job training post completion).

This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Benefits Include

· Flexibility, a 36-hour working week (half day Friday)

· Generous holidays

· Range of flexible schedules

· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

· Generous life cover and company occupational sick scheme

· On site Occupational Health Department

· Employee Assistance Program

· Professional development and growth with clear advancement

· Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement

· Free car parking

· Enhanced maternity pay

Join our Supply Chain team as a Trainee Supply Logistics Agent and gain experience in performing operational, vendor management and logistics activities focusing on internal and external supply performance, parameter and purchase order management, quality and financial aspects of supply chain across a range of commodities and aircraft products.

As a Trainee Supply Logistics Agent, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real-world projects across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

· Learning to manage internal & external supply to meet schedule.

· Collaborating with engineering, operations, quality and finance to align supply chain tasks with production goals.

· Maintaining operational systems to the highest levels of data accuracy.

· Learning to manage system parameters and purchase order transactions.

· Providing visibility & analysis of capacity and load.

· Learning to manage accounts payable (AP) issues and take actions to resolve.

· Supporting operational performance in Fabrications or Assembly sites or within Supply Chain Execution.

· Learning to manage conflicting priorities in a high-pressure environment

· Learning to manage risks and harmonization of delinquent supply in the supply chain

In addition to your internal development, you will also receive full professional support to study at the Northern Regional College, Ballymena campus, one day per week during the working week to achieve a professional procurement qualification through the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Classroom hours to be defined, however, classes could take place in the afternoon and/or afternoon.

Upon successful completion of the training programme, you will become a Supply Logistics Agent and continue to progress and develop within the Company.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.  

Essential Candidate Requirements:

· Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including Math’s and English

· Minimum of 2, preferably 3, A-level subjects at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification).

· Strong communication skills

· Demonstrated experience of using Microsoft Office

· Analytical Skills

Desirable Candidate Requirements:

· 1 x A level or equivalent in Business related subject

· Experienced in a relevant customer focused field

Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 4PM

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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This is a Non-United States Position


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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