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Supply Chain (Business Degree) Apprenticeship

Airbus Operations Limited · Swansea University
Location
Broughton
Salary
£23,245 per year
Duration
3 years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
4 January 2027
Vacancy reference
JR10427958
Minimum grades
A Levels grade B+ (one in Business Studies or Economics), GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C minimum

About the role

A three-year degree apprenticeship in Planning Supply Chain & Logistics, offering a BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management from Swansea University without tuition fees. Apprentices work across multiple business functions including Beluga operations, programme planning, procurement, supplier management, supply chain quality, contract management, project management, Airbus Operating System (Lean Production), and health & safety. The role involves scheduling, sustainability initiatives, production planning, project implementation, global supply base management, on-site service provider performance management, and digital solution implementation. Apprentices earn a full-time salary while studying part-time through day release.

Requirements

Minimum 3 A Levels at grade B or above, with one in Business Studies or Economics and two further subjects such as English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate; OR Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM; OR equivalent qualifications (HND in Marketing, business-related BTEC). Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent. Must have legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration. Subject to BPSS security check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.

Working week

35 hours per week with half-day Fridays, day release for university study

Skills

supply chain managementproject managementplanningprocurementsustainabilitydigital solutionsleadershipoperations management

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Business Studies or Economics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
GCSE · Maths or Numeracy · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Desired
BTEC · Business · Grade DDM

Training & development

BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management delivered by Swansea University with day release study. ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management. ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. Opportunity to achieve PRINCE2 project management qualification.
Additional training
Experiential learning events providing opportunities for growth and development. Opportunity to select additional placements outside the immediate area of study such as HR, recruitment, finance, and engineering.
Future prospects
Graduates will achieve a full honours degree in Applied Business Management with no tuition fees, gain practical experience across end-to-end supply chain operations, develop leadership and management qualifications, and potentially acquire PRINCE2 certification.

Company benefits

£23,245 annual salary, 35 hours per week with half-day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share scheme, and flexible benefits.

Things to consider

If on predicted grades, offer is conditional on achieving requirements before start date. Subject to BPSS security check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on role. Must have legal UK work authorisation for full duration. Airbus apprenticeships do not meet UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship requirements for migrant workers. Half day Fridays working arrangement.

About Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global aerospace company committed to workforce diversity, inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and equal opportunities. The company is committed to ethical recruitment practices and does not request monetary exchanges in recruitment processes.
Website
www.airbus.com
Contact email
apprentices@airbus.com