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Airbus

Supply Chain Business Degree Apprentice

Broughton
On-site
£23,245 per year
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Join Airbus Operations Limited as a Supply Chain (Business Degree) Apprentice in Broughton, North Wales. This 3-year full-time apprenticeship offers a £23,245 annual salary, a 35-hour work week with half-day Fridays, and a fully funded BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management degree from Swansea University with zero tuition fees.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 A Levels at grade B or above, including one in Business Studies or Economics, and two others such as English Language, Maths, or Welsh Baccalaureate; OR Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM; OR equivalent qualifications subject to validation.
  • Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent.
  • Submission of a CV stating grades and a Cover Letter highlighting passion and suitability.
  • Current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Business Management & Organization: Coordinate supply chain operations, project planning, and procurement activities across various aircraft production teams.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Interact with a global supply base and internal operational teams to secure on-time deliveries and protect production.
  • Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: Manage and support projects to implement changes, digital solutions, and sustainability initiatives throughout the supply chain.
  • Potential transition routes: People from administrative, customer service, or junior logistics roles may bring strong organizational skills and commercial awareness, alongside meeting the mandatory academic entry requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management

Degree: Swansea University

Application closing date : Applications will be open until 4 January 2027. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.

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.

Benefits:

Salary: £23,245

35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us:

Our Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Business Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across all business functions and a variety of teams, giving you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This degree apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily operations and management of aircraft production. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Broughton (North Wales) near Chester, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.

You will work within the following teams:

  • Beluga operations;
  • Programme planning;
  • Procurement;
  • Supplier and order book management;
  • Supply chain quality management;
  • Contract management;
  • Project management;
  • Airbus Operating System (our Lean Production team);
  • Health & safety.

This exciting three year apprenticeship offers you a full degree without fee in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons) which is delivered by Swansea University with our training partners at Coleg Cambria Northop (North Wales), with day release study to complement your placement activities.

You will also work towards ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised PRINCE2 project management qualification.

We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!

What you will be doing:

As a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics apprentice you will be involved in a variety of key topics across the end to end Supply Chain, which could include the following:

  • Beluga operation scheduling;
  • Driving sustainability throughout the supply chain;
  • Planning build sequence to ensure on time delivery;
  • Managing and supporting projects across the business to implement changes & improvements;
  • Interacting with a global supply base to secure on time deliveries of key aircraft components;
  • Working closely with operational teams, protecting production by confirming the availability of parts at the point of use;
  • Manage the performance of on site service providers, ensuring that the expected level of service is maintained;
  • Work to implement digital solutions across the business.

You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, engineering and much more.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

  • 3 A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies or Economics and a further two subjects such as English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate

Or

  • Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM

Or

  • Equivalent qualifications (ie HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, eg Entrepreneurship) subject to validation

And

  • Minimum GCSE 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
  • Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you-not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

  • Why A irbus and this apprenticeship?
    What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
  • What skills and experience do you bring?
    Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

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.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website .

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

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 Use of AI Guidance .

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 via email apprentices@airbus.com . 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:
Apprenticeship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:

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.

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