Filton Plant Production Support Placement (12 months)

Business, Project Management.

Are you passionate about working on strategic projects that support both short and long-term business needs? Do you want to help our Operations teams adopt best practices and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement? If you are looking to gain experience in a leading aerospace industrial environment, then this internship is for you!

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At Airbus, we strongly believe a successful business is a responsible business.

An exciting internship has become available within the Production Support team at Airbus Filton. Our department is a close-knit team dedicated to providing excellent support to the Filton Plant, which includes the A400M Wing, the A350 Equipped Gear Beam, and the Wing Technology Development Centre. Our purpose is to drive continuous business improvement.

As a Production Support Intern, you will be supporting new, innovative projects. You will drive improvements in key areas such as Safety, Quality, Cost, and Environmental impact, as well as support the implementation of the Airbus Operating System (AOS).

Our team is always at the forefront of promoting innovation and continuous improvement. We adopt best practices and proven routines under the AOS framework. We are also responsible for securing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) investments, which are used to fund new and exciting projects that will drive our company into the future.

What you will be doing:

As a Production Support intern you will develop essential skills in organisation and communication. You will build a network of key stakeholders in the business across a variety of operational areas and support functions.

Key specific tasks in the role will include:

  • Facilitating projects where funding has been secured to drive work content reduction and performance improvements;
  • Supporting Financial Capex submissions process through the application of funding to back new and innovative ideas;
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor, working with Operations, manufacturing engineering and digital functions;
  • Supporting local rate readiness with respect to tooling, equipment and facilities;
  • Supporting the Head of Department with resource planning & strategic activities.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Business, Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent;
  • The ability to communicate effectively;
  • The ability to collate robust and informative presentations;
  • The confidence to lead key sessions and present accordingly;
  • An interest in coding and digital tools;
  • A strong interest in self-development;
  • The desire to work in an open and trusting environment.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £24,246
  • 35 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available depending on the role
  • Half day Fridays!
  • 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.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job ID Number: JR10429924
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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,246 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12.5 months
  • Location
    Filton (Bristol) (Hybrid)
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  • Business
  • Project Management
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