Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month placement in Facilities Management and Business Operations at Airbus in Filton, Bristol.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with flexible and hybrid options, and enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Gain experience supporting financial management, supplier performance, and business operations within a large corporate environment.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026 for a start date of 16 August 2026.
About the Role
This 12.5-month placement is based within the Facilities Management and Real Estate (FMRE UK) organisation at Airbus in Filton, Bristol. The role offers the opportunity to work across the whole Airbus UK portfolio of sites.
FMRE UK is responsible for a wide range of deliverables, including Real Estate and General Zoning management, Aerodrome management, Energy and Supply, Major Building and Construction projects, Maintenance, Catering, and Cleaning. The General Services organisation specifically manages services such as Catering, Cleaning, Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Archiving, Mail, Graphics & Print, Library Services, and Transportation.
This role offers the chance to influence and drive change in a challenging, diverse department that has matured into an integrated “ONE FMRE” team, incorporating both Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence & Space (ADS) across the UK.
What you will be doing:
- Support the site Head of General Services with financial management of budgets and forecasting.
- Support the site Head of General Services with the performance management of suppliers.
- Support the UK Head of General Services with the business management of the UK organisation, potentially involving travel to other sites.
- Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles.
- Integrate an MFT approach across the Facilities Management team in the UK, leading improvement projects.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting with transparent performance metrics to continually improve service delivery.
- Develop relationships across the plant at all levels to anticipate business needs.
Requirements:
- This placement is for undergraduates only, and you must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Business, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
- Experience in data analysis and its presentation (e.g., graphics and dashboards).
- Open mind and proactive approach.
- Time management and organisational skills.
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.
Benefits:
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Application Process:
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- Start date: 16 August 2026.
- Location: Filton, Bristol (a similar position is available in Broughton).