Key Takeaways
- 12-month paid placement in Facilities Management at Airbus in Portsmouth.
- Earn £24,500 per year, working 37 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain hands-on experience supporting office refurbishments, sustainability projects, and operational services.
- Must be an undergraduate studying Business, Project Management, Administration, Operations, or Finance.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12-month paid placement.
Start Date: 19 July 2027 Location: Portsmouth
About the Team
Facilities Management and Real Estate are responsible for the hard, soft and technical services across our sites, ensuring the Airbus workforce can meet commitments to customers in the aerospace, defence and space industries. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth and innovation, providing interns with invaluable hands-on experience in Facilities Management while supporting their academic pursuits. We offer unique opportunities to engage in impactful projects that enhance workplace conditions.
What You Will Be Doing
The successful intern will support day-to-day operations and activities including:
- Office refurbishment
- Biodiversity projects
- Catering quality
- Safety actions
- Employee initiatives
- VIP events
- Space management
This role will primarily support General Services, which manage services and projects such as cleaning, catering, grounds, and people transportation in cooperation with internal and external partners. You will ensure internal customer satisfaction and needs are met by using available resources efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn the fundamentals of safe operations at a manufacturing facility.
- Support supplier performance reviews.
- Plan and take ownership of weekly & monthly activities.
- Meet and work with stakeholders from across the business.
- Manage and improve services and suppliers to ensure delivery on time, quality, and cost.
This placement offers an opportunity to work within a facilities management and operations environment, providing direct support to a busy site facilities team in a productive environment where each contribution supports the running of a complex production facility.
This placement operates in an "Agile" working mode, ensuring no two days are the same.
Requirements
- Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree in Business, Project Management, Administration, Operations, or Finance.
- Demonstrate an interest in project management.
Beneficial Skills:
- Ability to work independently when required.
- Willingness to travel within the UK (expenses covered).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both in person and remotely.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multinational environment.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,500 per year
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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.
How to Apply
Applications close on 25 October 2026.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
Please note: 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.
We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application .