Supply Chain Logistics & Planning Business Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Apprentice. This three-year degree apprenticeship in Applied Business Management offers invaluable industry experience while earning a full-time salary. Ideal candidates should have strong results in A Levels with a focus on Business Studies or Economics. Join us for a unique opportunity to blend education with practical work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to on-site fitness centre

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 A Levels at grade B or above.
• Or a Business BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM grade.
• Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Involved in various key topics across the Supply Chain.
• Managing and supporting projects to implement changes.
• Driving sustainability across the supply chain.

Skills

Business Studies

Economics

English Language

Maths

Education

3 A Levels at grade B or above

Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2025

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: Swansea University

Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management

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.

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £21,674

35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us:

Our Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Business Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across all business functions and a variety of teams, giving you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This degree apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily operations and management of aircraft production. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Broughton (North Wales) near Chester, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so. You will work within the following teams:

• Beluga operations
• Programme planning
• Procurement
• Supplier and order book management
• Supply chain quality management
• Contract management
• Project management
• Airbus Operating System (our Lean Production team)
• Health and safety

This exciting three year apprenticeship offers you a full degree without fee in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons) which is delivered by Swansea University with our training partners at Coleg Cambria Northop (North Wales), with day release study to complement your placement activities.

You will also work towards ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised PRINCE2 project management qualification. We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!

What you will be doing:

As a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics apprentice you will be involved in a variety of key topics across the end to end Supply Chain, which could include the following:

• Beluga operation scheduling
• Driving sustainability throughout the supply chain
• Planning build sequence to ensure on time delivery
• Managing and supporting projects across the business to implement changes & improvements
• Interacting with a global supply base to secure on time deliveries of key aircraft components
• Working closely with operational teams, protecting production by confirming the availability of parts at the point of use
• Manage the performance of on site service providers, ensuring that the expected level of service is maintained
• Work to implement digital solutions across the business

You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, engineering and much more. Some additional benefits as follows:

• Working with international teams
• Social and networking employee engagement groups and activities with our interns, graduates and other apprentices
• Access to on-site fitness centre and 24/7 on and off-line wellbeing services

Requirements:

To be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies or Economics and a further two subjects such as English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate. We do not however consider General Studies as an A Level subject for offer purposes

Or

• A Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM grade can be accepted as an alternative to the three A Levels

Or

• Equivalent qualifications (i.e. HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, e.g. Entrepreneurship) subject to validation

And

• A minimum GCSE 4/C qualification in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you —not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
• What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

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.