Supply Chain Business Degree Apprenticeship

About the role

Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Business Degree Apprentice 🚀

Application Closing Date: 04 January 2027. 🗓️ Applications will remain open until sufficient candidates are received, so don't wait to apply!

Interested in joining Airbus? We're stoked you're here! You can apply for as many positions as you like, but remember, you can only move forward in the selection process for one role at a time. 💡 Take a peek at all the openings and go for the ones that truly light you up! ✨

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £23,245 per year 💰
• Work Hours: 35 hours per week // Half days on Fridays! 🎉
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays 🏖️
• Perks: Pension 📊, Success Share 🏆, and a whole lot more flexible benefits! 😎

About Us:

Get ready for an epic 3-year journey as a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Business Degree Apprentice! ✈️ You'll dive headfirst into all sorts of business functions and teams, gaining invaluable industry experience while earning your degree. This apprenticeship is your ticket to understanding the ins and outs of aircraft production and management. You'll soak up academic knowledge and get hands-on training at our Broughton site (North Wales), near Chester, all while earning a full-time salary with ZERO tuition fees! 🤩

Your Adventure Teams Might Include:

• Beluga Operations 🐋
• Programme Planning 📈
• Procurement 🛒
• Supplier & Order Book Management 📦
• Supply Chain Quality Management ✅
• Contract Management 📜
• Project Management 🎯
• Airbus Operating System (Lean Production) 🏭
• Health & Safety 👷‍♀️

Your Degree:

This 3-year apprenticeship is your fast-track to a full degree in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons), delivered by Swansea University with our awesome partners at Coleg Cambria Northop (North Wales). You'll get day-release study to level up your placement experience. 📚 Plus, you'll be working towards an ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and an ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. Oh, and did we mention you could snag a PRINCE2 project management qualification? 🏅 We're all about learning by doing, and there are tons of events to help you grow, develop, and have a blast! 🥳

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics apprentice, you'll be a key player in the entire supply chain process. Get ready to:

• Schedule Beluga operations 🗓️
• Champion sustainability in the supply chain 🌍
• Plan build sequences for on-time delivery ⏰
• Manage and support projects to drive change and improvement 🚀
• Connect with a global supply base to get crucial aircraft components 🤝
• Ensure production runs smoothly by confirming parts are ready when and where they're needed 📦
• Oversee on-site service providers to maintain top-notch service levels 🌟
• Implement digital solutions across the business! 💻

Bonus: You can even choose placements outside your main area of study, like HR, recruitment, finance, engineering, and more! 🎨

Requirements to Join the Crew:

To be eligible, you'll need a minimum of:

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above, with one in Business Studies or Economics, and two more from subjects like English Language, Maths, or Welsh Baccalaureate.

OR

• A Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) at DDM.

OR

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

AND

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language (or equivalent).

Show Us What You've Got!

• Submit your CV with your grades (state if they're predicted or achieved). 📄
• Craft a Cover Letter that shouts about your passion and why you're the perfect fit for this apprenticeship. 📣

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know *you*, not just your grades! In your cover letter, tell us:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What makes you excited about starting a career with us? What about our company, values, or the future of aerospace gets you buzzing? We want to know what drives you and how you see yourself thriving with us. 🔥
• What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or subjects that have given you real-world experience. Personal projects, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities all count! 💪

Important Stuff:

• GRADES: If you're on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional upon achieving the required grades before the apprenticeship starts. 🤞
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: You'll need to pass a BPSS check, and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. 🕵️‍♀️
• RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: You must have current legal authorization to work in the UK for the entire duration of the program. Check the Government Website for more info. 🇬🇧 (Please note: Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the sponsorship requirements for migrant workers).
• AI Guidance: Thinking about using AI for your application? Please read our guidelines on the Use of AI first. 🤖
• Contact: Need any adjustments to help you with the recruitment process? Get in touch via email at apprentices@airbus.com. We'll keep everything you share confidential. 🤐

This role requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity – the bedrock of our company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth. Integrity matters! 💯

Key responsibilities

• 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

Skills