Job Description:
Start date: 16 August 2027
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 12.5 months
Applications close on 25 October 2026!
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Benefits:
Salary: £24,246
35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
About us:
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Plant Production Support team at Airbus Broughton.
Plant Production Support team is a team heavily involved in supporting the short and long term strategy of the plant. Our team is always at the forefront of promoting innovation and continuous improvement through forums and key project reviews.
We also act as the conscience of the plant by providing a monthly summary report of the business performance across a targeted balance score card. Our team is also responsible for the allocation of Capex funding which is utilised to fund new and exciting projects to drive our company into the future.
What you will be doing:
As a member of the team you will develop essential skills in organisation and communication. You will build a network of key stakeholders in the business across a variety of operational areas and support functions.
Key specific tasks in the role will include:
- Support multi-functional reviews, where you will hear new and innovative ideas directly from the originator;
- Supporting project leaders to facilitate the growth and development of these ideas;
- Supporting Capex submissions process through application of funding to back new and innovative ideas;
- Chair monthly budget compliant reviews with the plant representatives and key stakeholders to monitor businesses performance across a wide portfolio of projects.
- Using digital solutions to enhance ways of working.
Requirements:
Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competences:
- Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting;
- The ability to communicate effectively;
- The ability to collate robust and informative presentations;
- The confidence to chair key sessions and present accordingly;
- A strong interest in self-development;
- The desire to work in an open and trusting environment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Contact
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Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire 12.5-month placement
- Studying toward a degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to collate robust and informative presentations
- Confidence to chair key sessions and present accordingly
- Strong interest in self-development
- Desire to work in an open and trusting environment
- CV and cover letter outlining motivation and suitability
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
