Register Your Interest: Supply Chain Logistics & Planning Business Degree Apprenticeship

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Register Your Interest: Supply Chain Logistics & Planning Business Degree Apprenticeship

Salary: £20,681

Hiring locations: Broughton, Flintshire

Start date: September 2025

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

The opportunity

Embark on a journey of learning and growth with the Airbus Apprenticeship Programme. You'll benefit from a fully paid bachelors degree, and being able to put that learning into practice right away; whilst you're studying you will also be paid a salary - so you can work and gain your degree at the same time. Our degree apprenticeship programme offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and tailored development, propelling you towards a career in the aerospace industry. As an apprentice you'll dive into challenging projects, gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to ground-breaking solutions that impact the world of aerospace. With global networks and diverse teams, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds from around the world, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Join us to turn your passion for aerospace into a reality.

About the apprenticeship programme

You can find out more about apprenticeships with Airbus on our website – www.airbus.com/en/careers/apprentices-and-pupils/apprenticeship-in-united-kingdom 

About the role

Our Planning Supply Chain & Logistics Business Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across all business functions and a variety of teams, giving you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This degree apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily operations and management of aircraft production. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Broughton (North Wales) near Chester, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so. You will work within the following teams: 

• Beluga operations
• Programme planning 
• Procurement 
• Supplier & order book management 
• Supply chain quality management
• Contract management 
• Project management
• Airbus operating system 
• Health and safety 

This exciting three-year apprenticeship offers you a full degree without fee in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons) which is delivered by Swansea University with our training partners at Coleg Cambria Northop (North Wales), with day release study to complement your placement activities.

You will also work towards ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised PRINCE2 project management qualification.

As a Planning Supply Chain & Logistics apprentice you will be involved in a variety of key topics across the end-to-end Supply Chain, which could include the following: 

• 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
• Working closely with operational teams, protecting production by confirming the availability of parts at the point of use
• Manage the performance of on-site service providers, ensuring that the expected level of service is maintained
• Work to implement digital solutions across the business
• You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, engineering and much more.

Key benefits

• 35 hours per week // Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
• Minimum entry requirements/qualifications
• Three A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies and a further two subjects such as IT, Economics, English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate,

Or

A Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM grade can be accepted as an alternative to the three A Levels,

Or

Relevant T level at Merit or above, 

Or

Equivalent qualifications subject to validation

AND 

A minimum GCSE 4/C qualification in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent.

What the users will need to apply

To be a successful candidate you need to submit your CV stating your predicted and/or achieved grades and submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations.

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Airbus consistently shapes the industry through cutting-edge aircraft, defence systems, and space exploration solutions. Our diverse workforce collaborates across borders, driving advancements that redefine air travel and beyond. As a pioneer in sustainable aviation, Airbus envisions a future where efficiency and environmental responsibility intertwine. From commercial jets to space technologies, Airbus continues to revolutionize the way we explore and connect the world, showcasing excellence in engineering, design, and forward-thinking solutions.