Digital & Technology Solutions Plant Degree Apprenticeship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

35 hours per week

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers a three-year Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at their Broughton site. You will study a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science with Bangor University while gaining hands-on experience in data analytics, cybersecurity, IT service delivery, and software development.

The program includes salary of £23,245, a 35-hour week, and travel to North Wales colleges as needed.

Qualifications

• This apprenticeship targets strong maths/science/IT foundations and digital curiosity.
• Candidates should demonstrate clear motivation and willingness to learn on the job.
• Proficiency with common data tools and basic programming is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-job training at Airbus while pursuing a degree.
• Apply data science principles to real-world manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver IT/engineering projects.
• Support project documentation and progress reporting.

Skills

Digital savviness

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Programming basics

Education

3 A-Levels (Maths, Science, IT)

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Google Workspace

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.

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

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

• 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.

• 3 A-Levels as grade C/4 or above, with at least one in Maths, Sciences and IT OR BTEC L3 Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths, Science or IT/Digital subject, at minimum MMM grade OR Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in either Maths, Science or an IT subject OR Welsh Baccalaureate with either a Maths, Science or an IT subject at H grades OR 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 degrees in computing/IT are not eligible.
• 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

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.

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Company Information

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Apprenticeship ------- 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 [e-mail].

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.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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