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This 12.5-month Plant Production Support Placement at Airbus Operations Limited in Broughton, North Wales, offers a salary of £24,246 for 35 hours per week with hybrid working and half-day Fridays. The role involves supporting plant strategy, continuous improvement, project reviews, and Capex funding allocations.

Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to create informative presentations.
  • Confidence in chairing key sessions and presenting.
  • Application must include a CV and a Cover Letter.
  • Subject to a BPSS check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Communication: Effectively present information and chair key sessions with plant representatives and key stakeholders.
  • Project Support: Assist project leaders in facilitating the growth of innovative ideas and multi-functional reviews.
  • Financial Administration: Support Capex funding submissions and chair monthly budget compliance reviews.
  • Digital Enhancement: Utilize digital solutions to improve and enhance ways of working.
  • Potential transition routes: People from business or finance student societies or administrative backgrounds may bring strong organizational skills, alongside meeting mandatory undergraduate status and communication requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 20 November 2026 !

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time . We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application .

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

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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:
Improvement & Performance Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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 emsom@airbus.com .

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.

Apply now
Airbus

Plant Production Support Placement (12.5 months)

Broughton
Hybrid
£24,246 per year

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