Digital & Technology Solutions Plant Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus invites applications for a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at the Broughton site in North Wales. You will study at Bangor University while gaining hands-on experience in data analytics, cybersecurity, IT service delivery, and software development over three years.

The programme leads to a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science, with day-release study and travel between sites as needed. Salary starts at £23,245 with flexible benefits and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 3 A-Levels including Maths/Sciences/IT at grade C/4 or above.
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths/Science/IT/Digital subject with MMM grade.
• Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in Maths/Science/IT.
• Welsh Baccalaureate with Maths/Science/IT at H grades.
• GCSEs 4/C or above in Maths and English Language.
• Equivalent qualifications/Experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• This apprenticeship combines on-the-job training at Airbus with university learning on day release over 3 years.
• You will apply Applied Data Science principles to real-world business challenges across multiple disciplines, delivering value to operations.

Skills

Data analytics

Cyber security

IT service delivery management

Operations digitisation & automation

Software development

Information management

Education

3 A-Levels including Maths/Sciences/IT (grade C/4+)

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths/Science/IT/Digital (MMM)

Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in Maths/Science/IT

Welsh Baccalaureate with Maths/Science/IT (H grades)

GCSE Maths and English Language (grade 4/C or above)

Equivalent qualifications/Experience (validated)

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: Bangor University

Degree: BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science

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 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at Airbus offers a truly unique launchpad for your career. You'll gain a full "university experience" combined with three years of invaluable, real-world industry expertise, all while earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees. During this exciting program, you'll dive into diverse digital solutions and platforms and apply industry-leading project management methodologies to deliver critical business projects, directly contributing to our success and your degree.

The apprenticeship gives you the unique opportunity to work in a wide variety of disciplines include:

• Data Analytics
• Cyber Security
• IT Service Delivery Management
• Operations Digitalisation & Automation
• Software Development
• Information Management

Over the 3 years, alongside your workplace commitments, you will achieve a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science. The completion of this degree will be intertwined with your work based experiences, part of which will directly contribute to your degree.

You will be studying via our partner Bangor University and local colleges. Your industry based work takes place at our world leading aircraft manufacturer site in Broughton (near Chester), North Wales. Please note, this will require some travel on day release study to a college in North Wales.

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

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of on the job training at Airbus, and university based learning on day release over the duration of the 3 year programme.

You will learn and apply cutting-edge Applied Data Science principles to real-world business challenges. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience that not only contributes to your degree but also directly adds significant value to our operations.

Key activities of the industry based work of this apprenticeship may include:

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During this time, you will also get to work with various teams in our engineering, design, quality, operations, cyber security, IT solutions and help desk teams, whilst also having the opportunity to pick placements outside of your area of study, including HR, facilities management, recruitment, finance and much more.

Requirements

This is an ideal role for someone with a keen interest in digital technology, Internet of Things, mobile apps, data analytics, cybersecurity, Generative AI and future tech.

• 3 A-Levels as grade C/4 or above, with at least one in Maths, Sciences and IT
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths, Science or IT/Digital subject , at minimum MMM grade
• Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in either Maths, Science or an IT subject
• Welsh Baccalaureate with either a Maths, Science or an IT subject at H grades
• Equivalent qualifications/Experience subject to validation
• AND GCSEs 4/C or above in Maths and English Language

**Please note that, due to the funded nature of this programme, applicants with undergraduate degree