Facilities Management Placement (12 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth offers an internship within Facilities Management and Real Estate. The placement runs for 12 months with a start date of 19 July 2027, and applications close on 25 October 2026.

You will support day-to-day operations, refurbishment projects, biodiversity efforts, catering quality, safety actions and VIP events. The role focuses on General Services activities, coordinating with internal and external partners to maintain a high standard of service

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Project Management, Administration, Operations or Finance
• Demonstrate an interest for project management
• The ability to work independently when required
• Willingness to travel within the UK as part of the placement (expenses covered)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both in person and remotely
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multinational environment

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of safe operations at a manufacturing facility
• Support supplier performance reviews
• Plan and take ownership of weekly & monthly activities
• Meet and work with stakeholders from across the business
• Manage and improve services and suppliers to ensure delivery on time, quality and cost

Skills

Project management interest

Independent working

UK travel

Strong communication

Multinational teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree (Business/PM/Admin/Operations/Finance)

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Portsmouth Duration: 12 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.

Benefits

• Salary: £24,500
• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!*
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us

Facilities Management and Real Estate are responsible for the hard, soft and technical services across our sites. Through delivering these services we ensure that the Airbus workforce is able to meet our commitments to our customers in the aerospace, defence and space industries. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth and innovation, providing interns with invaluable hands-on experience in Facilities Management while supporting their academic pursuits. With a commitment to professional development, we offer unique opportunities to engage in impactful projects that enhance workplace conditions.

What you will be doing

The successful intern will get real world learning opportunities. During the placement you will be supporting day to day operations as well as activities including office refurbishment, biodiversity projects, catering quality, safety actions, employee initiatives, VIP events, space management.

This role will primarily support General Services which manage services and projects such as cleaning, catering, grounds and people transportation in cooperation with internal and external partners. We ensure our internal customer satisfaction and needs are met by using available resources in the most efficient and effective way.

You will

• Learn the fundamentals of safe operations at a manufacturing facility
• Support supplier performance reviews
• Plan and take ownership of weekly & monthly activities
• Meet and work with stakeholders from across the business
• Manage and improve services and suppliers to ensure delivery on time, quality and cost

This job would offer

• An opportunity to work within a facilities management and operations environment
• Offering direct support to a very busy and energetic site facilities team
• An active and productive environment where each little step is a contribution to the successful running of a complex production facility.

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. Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Successful candidates would be able to demonstrate the following:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Project Management, Administration, Operations or Finance
• Demonstrate an interest for project management

Candidates would also benefit from the following:

• The ability to work independently when required
• Willingness to travel within the UK as part of the placement (expenses covered)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both in person and remotely
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multinational environment

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.

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 us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Facility Management and Real Estate

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Equality and diversity

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. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.