Business Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Bretton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers a three-year Business Degree Apprenticeship at Broughton (North Wales), near Chester, combining on-site work with full-time university study at Swansea University. You will earn a full-time salary and study Applied Business Management with day release to fit placement activities.

You will work across teams such as Operational Support, Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Facilities Management, Procurement, and more, while pursuing ILM leadership

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above with one in Business Studies or Economics
• Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM
• Equivalent qualifications (eg HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, e.g. Entrepreneurship) subject to validation
• Minimum GCSE 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent subject to validation
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Programme management: supporting the planning and implementation of adaptations to the shop floor working environment as a result of programme changes and/or new products being introduced into the production lines
• Project management: working in multifunctional teams to implement the identified required improvements and changes
• Fire and security management: working with on-site security teams to ensure safe and secure operation on our Broughton site
• Facilities management: ensuring smooth operation of buildings, infrastructure and day-to-day running of a large production site
• Airbus Operating System (AOS): lean routines and solutions to govern and sustain performance while driving cost saving

Job description

Job Description

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: Swansea University

Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management

Application closing date: Applications will be open until 26 October 2026 . 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 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 have opportunities work within the following teams:

• Operational Support
• Environmental, Health & Safety
• Security
• Facilities Management
• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Industrial Maintenance
• Airbus Operating System (our Lean production teams)
• Tooling, Maintenance and Calibration

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 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 Business Apprentice you will be involved in a variety of strategic development as well as modifications of products and plant industrial projects, which could include the following:

• Programme management: Supporting the planning and implementation of any adaptations to the shop floor working environment as a result of programme changes and/or new products being introduced into the production lines;
• Project management: Working in multifunctional teams to implement the identified required improvements and changes;
• Fire and security management: Working with our on-site security teams to ensure safe and secure operation on our Broughton site;
• Facilities management: Working with our teams across facilities to ensure a smooth operation of buildings, infrastructure and day-to-day running of a large production site;
• Airbus Operating System (AOS): A structure of standards developed by Airbus employees, using result-proven lean routines and solutions. This system is integrated into all aspects and functions of the company, to help govern and sustain performance whilst encouraging cost saving, through continuous improvement activities.

You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, supply chain, programme planning, 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
• Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM
• Equivalent qualifications (ie HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, eg Entrepreneurship) subject to validation
• Minimum GCSE 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent subject to validation

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 Airbus 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 [e-mail]. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Apprenticeship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

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