Filton Plant Production Support Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; 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 Filton is offering a Production Support Internship designed to develop skills in organisation and communication while working on strategic projects that support continuous improvement.

You will build relationships with stakeholders across operations, manufacturing engineering and digital functions, contributing to safety, quality, cost and environmental initiatives under the Airbus Operating System framework. This role supports CapEx planning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates for the whole duration of the placement.
• Studying towards a degree in Business, Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in coding and digital tools.
• Willingness to develop self-improvement and work in an open and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in projects where funding is secured to drive improvements
• Support Capex submissions process for new ideas
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor
• Assist with resource planning and strategic activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations and digital functions

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coding

Digital tools

Self-development

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate status

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol 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. 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 https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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

Are you passionate about working on strategic projects that support both short and long-term business needs? Do you want to help our Operations teams adopt best practices and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement? If you are looking to gain experience in a leading aerospace industrial environment, then this internship is for you! An exciting internship has become available within the Production Support team at Airbus Filton. Our department is a close-knit team dedicated to providing excellent support to the Filton Plant, which includes the A400M Wing, the A350 Equipped Gear Beam, and the Wing Technology Development Centre. Our purpose is to drive continuous business improvement. As a Production Support Intern, you will be supporting new, innovative projects. You will drive improvements in key areas such as Safety, Quality, Cost, and Environmental impact, as well as support the implementation of the Airbus Operating System (AOS). Our team is always at the forefront of promoting innovation and continuous improvement. We adopt best practices and proven routines under the AOS framework. We are also responsible for securing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) investments, which are used to fund new and exciting projects that will drive our company into the future.

What you will be doing

As a Production Support intern you will develop essential skills in organisation and communication. You will build a network of key stakeholders in the business across a variety of operational areas and support functions. Key specific tasks in the role will include:

• Facilitating projects where funding has been secured to drive work content reduction and performance improvements
• Supporting Financial Capex submissions process through the application of funding to back new and innovative ideas
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor, working with Operations, manufacturing engineering and digital functions
• Supporting local rate readiness with respect to tooling, equipment and facilities
• Supporting the Head of Department with resource planning & strategic activities

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. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent
• The ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to collate robust and informative presentations
• The confidence to lead key sessions and present accordingly
• An interest in coding and digital tools
• A strong interest in self-development
• The desire to work in an open and trusting 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.

Compliance and Diversity

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.

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.

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