General Services Facility Management Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an undergraduate for a 12.5-month placement in Facilities Management at its Filton site in Bristol. The role involves supporting financial management, participating in CapEX projects, and developing cross-plant relationships. Ideal candidates will be studying towards a degree in Business or Facilities Management and possess strong data analysis and organizational skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status is mandatory throughout the placement.
• A CV and cover letter outlining motivation are required.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of budgets and forecasting.
• Work with the Head of General Services and other sites.
• Participate in CapEX planning and projects.
• Lead improvements within the Facilities Management team.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting with performance metrics.
• Develop cross-plant relationships to meet business needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Time management

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Studying towards a degree in Business or Facilities Management

Job description

Job Description :

Start date : 17 August 2026

Location : Filton Bristol

Duration : 12.5 months

Application : 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.

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Benefits : Salary : 23400

35 hours per week / Flexible working hours / Half day Fridays! / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

Join the dynamic Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) team at Airbus. This role is primarily based at our Filton site in Bristol offering an exciting opportunity to also work across the entire Airbus UK portfolio of sites. You’ll report directly into the dedicated Airbus General Services team.

FMRE UK is at the heart of our operations responsible for a comprehensive range of deliverables across Airbus UK. This includes but isn’t limited to Real Estate and General Zoning Management Aerodrome Management Energy and Supply and Major Building and Construction Projects.

Beyond that our General Services organization ensures the seamless delivery of essential services across all Airbus UK sites. This encompasses Catering Cleaning Waste Management Grounds Maintenance Archiving Mail Graphics & Print Library Services and Transportation.

Working within the FMRE UK function you’ll be part of an integrated ONE FMRE team that has matured significantly in recent years now encompassing both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK. This presents a unique chance to influence and drive positive change within a challenging and diverse department.

What you will be doing

• Support the site Head of General Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting.
• Support the UK Head of General Services and UK Waste Lead 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 multi-functional team (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.

As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following

• 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 might also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.

Contact

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Key Skills

• Apprentice
• Marketing and Merchandising
• Civil Project Management
• Corporate Risk Management
• Instrumentation
• Administration Support

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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 .

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