Business Integrator Single Aisle Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK offers a student placement in the Single Aisle Structures wing manufacturing area. You will gain first-hand experience within the operational area, supporting project work while learning lean manufacturing and production processes.

The role is open to undergraduates for the full duration of the placement, with opportunities to rotate across departments and exposure to budget and forecasting tasks.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge on lean manufacturing methods.
• Past experience in working in groups or teams.
• Good communication skills in both written and oral.
• High level of understanding of G Suite incl. Google Slides and Google Sheets.
• High level of teamwork, flexibility and driven nature.
• Creativity to problem solving with drive and enthusiasm.
• Desire to develop project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Finance management, including budgeting and project forecasting.
• Shop Floor workshops - removing wastes, improving efficiencies and following lean principles.
• Leading projects to change processes using Airbus methodologies.
• Supporting operations using Click ‘n’ Buy to purchase materials / negotiate with suppliers / track stock.
• Fully supporting the operational production system.
• Supporting Environmental Health and Safety improvement projects.
• Managing stakeholders and delivering to customers.
• Training.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Business/Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

G Suite

Google Slides

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Broughton, North Wales Duration: 12.5 months Applications close on 25 October 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.

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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:

The single aisle program is based at Broughton site working for all Airbus commercial aircrafts. The most profitable and successful aircraft company. Single aisle alone manufacturing over 50 wings sets per month and rising. The single aisle department is the largest within Broughton which consists of over 2,000 operators, engineers and support staff. Airbus alone recruits 200+ interns per year. The placement will enhance your knowledge by giving you opportunities to lead projects, gain real life experience and increase your understanding for data analysis. Having responsibilities for operational management teams who deal with the manufacture of wings for our customers over the world. During the time at Airbus you will be given the chance to spend time in other departments such as A320 neo and A350, giving you a broad background of the production and process of the wings.

What you will be doing:

For this internship you will be based in the operational area of wing manufacturing in the UK, giving you first- hand experience. You will be working in Single Aisle Structures. The job requires a commitment to act with integrity, to maintain the reputation of Airbus and create innovative ideas to improve sustainable growth. Throughout the internship you will be reporting to the operational management teams in specific areas which will be given tasks and responsibilities to help achieve. The topics will include:

• Finance management, including budgeting and project forecasting
• Shop Floor workshops - removing wastes, improving efficiencies and following lean principles
• Utilisation of Airbus processes and leading projects to change processes
• Supporting operations using Click ‘n’ Buy to purchase materials / negotiate with suppliers / keep track of stock
• Fully supporting the operational production system
• Understanding and supporting the Environmental Health and Safety controller in driving health and safety related improvement projects
• Implementing environmental projects
• Risk reduction projects
• Ability to manage stakeholders and deliver to customers
• Training

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.

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent
• Basic knowledge on lean manufacturing methods
• Past experience in working in groups or teams
• Good communication skills in both written and oral
• High level of understanding of G Suite inc Google Slides and Google Sheets
• High level of teamwork, able to apply flexibility and have a supportive and driven nature within the team
• Creativity to problem solving with drive and enthusiasm
• Enthusiasm to the opportunity to develop and learn
• Basic understanding and want to develop project management

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.

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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 ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Improvement & Performance Management

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