Placement
Closes in 3 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Lean Business Management placement at Airbus in Broughton, North Wales.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience in Lean & Operational Management, site projects, and communication skills.
- Must be an undergraduate studying Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement at Airbus, starting on 16 August 2027.
What You Will Be Doing
- Enhance communication skills.
- Engage in Lean & Operational Management.
- Provide coaching to operations and functions.
- Contribute to exciting site projects enabling the future of wing production.
About Airbus Operating System (AOS)
AOS is Airbus's daily method for improving performance, providing teams with standards ('Bricks') to manage and improve activities through routines that align all Functions. It covers Manpower, Machines, Materials, Measurement, Methods (5M) and Environment. Continuous improvement ('Kaizen') is applied to raise performance levels by identifying pain points and implementing solutions.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in customer-facing roles.
- Experience or exposure to Lean principles or continuous improvement environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong coaching mindset and willingness to support and develop others.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to identify and implement improvements.
Preferred but not essential:
- Completion of Lean-related modules as part of your university studies.
Working Conditions
- Location: Broughton, North Wales
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Flexible working hours, Hybrid working options available, Half day Fridays.
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be required.
Application Information
- Applications close: 25 October 2026
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- You can apply for multiple positions but can only progress in the selection process for one at a time.