Digital & Technology Solutions Plant Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Wales is offering a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship starting September 2027 in Broughton. You will study at Bangor University while earning a full-time salary and gaining three years of industry experience.

The programme covers Data Analytics, Cyber Security, IT Service Delivery, Software Development and Information Management, with placements across engineering, design and IT teams to deliver real business value.

Qualifications

• 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, MMM or higher
• Access to HE Diploma Merit in Maths, Science or IT
• Welsh Baccalaureate with Maths/Science/IT at H grades
• GCSEs 4/C or above in Maths and English Language
• Undergraduate degrees in computing/IT may affect eligibility

Responsibilities

• This apprenticeship is delivered through on-the-job training at Airbus and university learning on day release.
• Apply Applied Data Science principles to real-world business challenges and add value to operations.
• Engage in data analytics projects, IT tool development, and end-to-end project management across multiple teams.

Skills

Data analytics

Cyber security

Programming (Python)

Data visualization

Education

BSc in Applied Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Google Cloud / AWS / Azure

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 including:

• Data Analytics;


• Cyber Security;


• IT Service Delivery Management;


• Operations Digitalisation & Automation;


• Software Development;


• Information Management.

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

• Driving Data-Led Performance: Leading and participating in data analytics projects focused on enhancing our manufacturing performance and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets;


• Innovating with Digital Tools: Researching, evaluating, and developing new digital and AI‑powered tools to boost the efficiency of our IT product development lifecycle;


• Shaping Product Development: Engaging in product development initiatives, encompassing the analysis, design, testing, and seamless integration of IT solutions;


• Crafting Bespoke Software: Developing and customizing tailored software solutions that adapt to our evolving business needs and market demands;


• End-to-End Project Management: Managing projects from inception, including gathering requirements, defining technical specifications, architecting solutions, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and overseeing project timelines.

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.

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

• 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 ineither 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

• GCSEs 4/C or above in Maths and English Language

**Please note that, due to the funded nature of this programme, applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following

• Digital savviness: Comfort with tools like Google Workspace;


• Self‑motivation and a strong drive for personal development;


• Strong listening and communication skills;


• Flexibility and willingness to work on a wide variety of tasks;


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities;


• Technical familiarity: Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, JavaScript), data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), or cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) is beneficial, but not required;


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

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Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Apprenticeship

Experience Level: Student

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