Plant Performance Improvement Placement - Filton

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering an internship in the Business Operations – Performance Improvement team at Filton. You will analyse plant performance, support innovative projects, and drive efficiencies across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Environmental impact.

You will develop data analytics skills, build stakeholder networks, and help deploy digital tools on the shop floor, while aligning with Airbus Operating System standards.

Qualifications

• Open to Undergraduates for the full duration of the placement.
• Ability to analyse data and build dashboards is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Interest in coding and digital tools is desirable.
• Willingness to work across cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards using data analytics to track KPIs.
• Assist with regular business reporting and data analysis.
• Lead or support improvement projects within the plant environment.
• Provide daily operational support to improve efficiency.
• Analyze data to support AHPS reduction and cost saving analyses.
• Assist with development and rollout of digital tools on the shop floor.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Coding interest

Self-development

Education

Undergraduate degree (Business/Engineering/Technical)

Tools

Analytics tools

Digital tools

Job description

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: £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 Business Operations, Performance Improvement 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 Business Operations Intern, you will be analysing the performance of the plant and supporting new, innovative projects to drive performance, efficiencies and eliminating waste. You will drive improvements in key areas such as Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environmental impact.

What you will be doing:

As a Business Operations Performance Improvement Intern you will develop essential skills in data analysis and a continuous improvement mindset. You will build a network of key stakeholders in the business across a variety of operational areas and support functions.

• Performance Dashboard Creation: Developing and maintaining dashboards using data analytics to track key operational metrics;
• Business Reporting Support: Assisting the team with regular business reporting requirements and data analysis;
• Improvement Project Management: Leading or supporting ad-hoc improvement projects within the plant environment;
• Daily Operational Support: Working directly with the Business Improvement Manager to support daily activities and departmental efficiency;
• Efficiency & Analytics: Analysing data to create business cases regarding AHPS (Attendance Hours Per Ship) reduction, focusing on the trade-off between investments and potential savings;
• Digital toolset Deployment: Assisting with the development and rollout of digital tools on the shop floor to improve data reporting, capture Health & Safety risks, and align with Airbus Operating System (AOS) standards;
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engaging with teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive industrial improvements.

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 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.

Contact

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