Job Description:
Start date: September 2025
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 3 years and 3 months
University: Swansea University
Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management
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 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 have opportunities work within the following teams:
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 Business Apprentice you will be involved in a variety of strategic development as well as modifications of products and plant industrial projects, which could include the following:
Programme management: Supporting the planning and implementation of any adaptations to the shop floor working environment as a result of programme changes and/or new products being introduced into the production lines.
Project management: Working in multifunctional teams to implement the identified required improvements and changes.
Airbus Operating System (AOS): A structure of standards developed by Airbus employees, using result-proven lean routines and solutions. This system is integrated into all aspects and functions of the company, to help govern and sustain performance whilst encouraging cost saving, through continuous improvement activities.
You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, supply chain, programme planning, engineering and much more.
Requirements:
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
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Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
Important Information:
GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the required grades 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).
Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Contact:
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email [email protected]. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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.
Company:
Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type:
Apprenticeship
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Experience Level:
Entry Level
Job Family:
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