General Facility Services and Business Operations Filton Placement (12.5 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is offering an internship in Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) based at Filton, Bristol, with the chance to work across Airbus UK sites. The role emphasizes financial management, supplier performance, and business oversight, including potential travel to other sites during the placement.

Applicants must be undergraduate throughout the placement, with a degree focus in Business or Facilities Management and experience in data analysis and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement is mandatory.
• Studying towards a degree in Business, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in data analysis and its presentation (graphics and dashboards).
• Time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the site Head of General Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting.
• Assist the site Head of General Services with the performance management of suppliers.
• Assist the UK Head of General Services with the business management of the UK organisation.
• May involve travel between sites while based at Filton.
• Participate in CapEx planning and projects according to Airbus principles.
• Support the integration of an MFT approach across Facilities Management in the UK.
• Contribute to driving improvements and timely reporting with transparent metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboards

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business / Facilities Management

Tools

Graphics/Visualization tools

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 16 August 2026 Location: Filton, Bristol (please note that a similar position is available in our Broughton plant) 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

The role is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation. The role will be based at Filton, Bristol, with the opportunity to work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites with direct accountability into the Airbus General Services team.

FMRE UK is responsible for a huge range of deliverables to Airbus UK, including but not limited to; Real Estate and General Zoning management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects as well as Maintenance, Catering and Cleaning to name a few.

The General Services organisation is responsible for the delivery of multiple services across the Airbus UK Portfolio of sites, including Catering, Cleaning, Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Archiving, Mail, Graphics & Print, Library Services and Transportation.

Working within the FMRE UK function; this exciting opportunity offers successful applicants the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department, matured over recent years to an integrated “ONE FMRE” team incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.

What you will be doing

• Support the site Head of General Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
• Support the site Head of General Services with the performance management of suppliers
• Support the UK Head of General Services with the business management of the UK organisation.
• Whilst based at the Filton site, this will include the opportunity to work with other sites and as such may involve some travel.
• Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles.
• Integrating an MFT approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK.
• Leading improvement projects that support the future of General services on the site.
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supported by transparent performance metrics to continually improve the service we provide is fundamental to the role.
• Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to be able to anticipate business needs.

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.*

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Facilities Management, or equivalent
• Experience in data analysis and its presentation (such as graphics and dashboards)
• Open mind and proactive approach
• Time management and organisational skills

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.

Contact

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Company & Employment

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Facility Management and Real Estate

Consent

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Equal Opportunity

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].

Additional Information

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. Learn more