Business and Project Support Placement (12.5 months)

Job Description

Job Description:

Start date: 18th August 2025

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 12.5 months

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £21,900

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holiday

About us:

Located in North Wales, Airbus in Broughton is responsible for assembling wings for the entire family of Airbus commercial aircraft which includes the A320 Family, A330 Family and the A350 XWB. The wings are one of the most technically complex parts of the aircraft. They define the overall aerodynamic performance and are particularly important for securing excellent eco-efficient solutions.

A placement is available in the Enablement and Project Support team where you will be working in challenging, dynamic and multifunctional teams. We are a team within the Internal Supply and Support Business (ISS) department, which is responsible for panel machining, treatments and also stringer machining and treatments. We take the raw aluminium billets and produce wing panels. All these components are built at the very beginning of the manufacturing process. The internship will give a unique insight into this area that could be potential career paths within Airbus. The program is designed so that you get to experience the enablement of the manufacturing process as well as planning for future rate ramp ups, you will also gain project skills along with knowledge around the industry and operational exposure.

What you will be doing:

As an intern in the Enablement and Project Support team, you will:

• Support the lineside enablement teams working closely with the operational team to gain experience of processes and procedures to support in wing manufacture;

• Support the ISS business by attending high level reviews and producing progress reports, key performance indicators and delivery measures, and looking for continuous improvements;

• Provide support to the ISS management team leaders;

• Take on improvement projects which will involve end to end project management and to prove demonstrated benefits;

• Analyze data to find opportunities for improvements and development;

• Work on building a robust risk and opportunity tracker/process support with build rate increase with looking to make sure headcount is secured, assets are capable and future proofing the performance, digitally enhance processes and help to create a 10 year vision for the department;

• Spend a day in the life of senior leaders in the business.

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.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, or equivalent;

• Drive to not only support the operational business in the daily activities but to also have an eye for opportunities and potential risks;

• Confidence to work in a demanding operational environment;

• Can demonstrate good communication skills;

• Ability to undertake stakeholder management;

• Knowledge of Google tools;

• Motivation and enthusiasm, while always looking for opportunities;

• Organisation and proactivity.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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