Business Degree Apprenticeship - Broughton
Airbus · North West · CH4 0BZ
About the role
Airbus Business Degree Apprenticeship – Your Launchpad to Aerospace Excellence! 🚀
Ready to kickstart your career with a global leader? Airbus is looking for ambitious and driven individuals to join our exciting Business Degree Apprenticeship program. This isn't just a job; it's a 3-year journey where you'll gain invaluable industry experience, earn a full degree, and contribute to shaping the future of aerospace. ✈️
What's In It For You?
- Earn While You Learn: A competitive salary of £23,245 annually. 💰
- Work-Life Balance Goals: 35-hour week with half-day Fridays! 🙌
- Generous Time Off: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays. ☀️
- Future-Proof Your Finances: Pension scheme and an exciting "Success Share" bonus. 📈
- Flexibility: A range of additional flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. ✨
- ZERO Tuition Fees: Study for a BSc (Hons) in Applied Business Management with Swansea University, delivered with training partners Coleg Cambria, without paying a penny. 🎓
- Leadership Development: Gain qualifications like an ILM Level 4 Diploma and the prestigious PRINCE2 project management certification. 💯
What You'll Be Doing:
Dive into the heart of our operations at our Broughton site (North Wales) near Chester. You'll get hands-on experience across various business functions, including:
- Operational Support 🛠️
- Environmental, Health & Safety 🌱
- Security 🔒
- Facilities Management 🏢
- Procurement 🛒
- Contract Management ✍️
- Industrial Maintenance 🔧
- Airbus Operating System (Lean Production) 📈
- Tooling, Maintenance and Calibration 🧰
You'll be involved in strategic development, project management, and understanding the daily operations and management of aircraft production. Plus, you'll have the chance to explore placements in HR, finance, supply chain, and more! 🌐
Your Application Journey:
- Application Closing Date: 26 October 2026. We encourage early submissions as the advert may close once we have enough applications. ⏳
- Application Limit: While you can apply for multiple roles, you can only progress in the selection process for *one position at a time*. Choose wisely! 🤔
- What to Submit:
- Your CV detailing your grades (predicted or achieved). 📄
- A compelling Cover Letter explaining:
- Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? (What excites you about aerospace and our company?) 🔥
- What skills and experience do you bring? (Highlight projects, hobbies, or academic work.) 💪
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Academic:
- Option 1: 3 A Levels at grade B or above, with one in Business Studies or Economics, and two others from English Language, Maths, or Welsh Baccalaureate. 💯
- Option 2: Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) at DDM. ✅
- Equivalent qualifications are considered, subject to validation. 🌟
- GCSEs: Minimum grade 4/C in Maths (or Numeracy) and English Language (or equivalent). 🔑
- Right to Work: You must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the entire duration of the programme. 🇬🇧
Important Notes:
- Predicted Grades: Offers are conditional on achieving the required grades before the start date. 📝
- Security Clearance: BPSS check is required, and potentially UK SC-level or Export Control clearance. 🕵️
- AI Guidance: Please review our guidelines on the use of AI for applications. 🤖
Ready to take flight? Apply now and join the Airbus family! ✨
Contact: Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Email us at apprentices@airbus.com. 📧
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and implementation of adaptations to the shop floor working environment.
- Working in multifunctional teams to implement identified improvements and changes.
- Collaborating with on-site security teams to ensure safe and secure operations.
- Ensuring smooth operation of buildings, infrastructure, and the large production site.
- Participating in continuous improvement activities through the Airbus Operating System.