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Airbus • Prestwick, United Kingdom

Graduate Apprenticeship - Supply Chain Management (BA Hons Business Management)

Employment type:  Apprenticeship
Salary:  £32,588 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Graduate Apprenticeship - Supply Chain Management (BA Hons Business Management)

Location : Prestwick, Ayrshire

Hours : 37 hours per week (half day Friday)

Salary: £32588

Contract Type : Fixed Term - 4 Years

Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available); appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About Prestwick Aerosystems

Prestwick Aerosystems is one of Ayrshire's largest engineering employers and forms part of the Airbus Atlantic network. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft programmes worldwide.

About the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

This Graduate Apprenticeship combines paid employment with a fully funded BA (Hons) Business Management degree, giving you the opportunity to build practical business experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You'll gain hands-on experience within our Supply Chain team while developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed for a successful career in procurement, materials management and business operations.

The programme is designed to help you apply academic learning directly within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Your Degree Programme

BA (Hons) Business Management - University of Strathclyde

The programme includes:

  • Fully funded four-year Graduate Apprenticeship
  • One day per month on-campus learning
  • Blended online and classroom delivery
  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
  • Opportunity to progress towards Chartered Manager status
  • Work-based learning integrated throughout the programme

Study Commitment

As part of the programme you will be expected to:

  • Attend university sessions as required
  • Complete academic assignments and projects
  • Apply classroom learning within the workplace
  • Undertake work-based business improvement projects
  • 4 hours dedicated study time during working hours each week

About the Role

As a Graduate Apprentice within Supply Chain, you will gain experience across procurement, supplier management, material planning and operational support.

You will:

  • Support procurement activities and supplier engagement
  • Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting
  • Support material planning and inventory management activities
  • Help maintain purchasing and supply chain data
  • Work with internal stakeholders to support operational delivery
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function

Essential Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to meet university entry requirements, which typically include:

  • Four Scottish Highers at Grade B or above, including Mathematics and English
  • Or equivalent qualifications accepted by the University of Strathclyde
  • Ability to meet University admission requirements
  • Interest in business, supply chain, procurement or commercial operations

Desirable Skills

  • Strong organisational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to analyse information and solve problems
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team

What You'll Gain

  • Fully funded degree qualification
  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
  • Industry mentoring and support
  • Real-world Supply Chain experience
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career opportunities following successful completion, subject to business requirements

What We'll Offer You

  • 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
  • Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
  • 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
  • Annual bonus linked to company performance
  • Opportunity to participate in the Airbus employee share purchase scheme
  • Life assurance (4x basic salary)
  • Virtual GP service and wellbeing support
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply

Please apply via the Airbus Careers website and submit :

  • Your CV

A 200-word personal statement outlining:

  • Why you're interested in the role
  • What you would bring to the team
  • What you hope to gain from the programme

Right to Work

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

You will also be required to complete employment references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre-employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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:
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

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Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice .

Prestwick Aerosystems 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.

As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is 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 Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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