Digital & Technology Solutions Plant Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Broughton, United Kingdom

Job Description

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: Bangor University

Degree: BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science

Application closing date: Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Benefits

Salary:  £23,245

35 hours per week //  Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us

Our Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship at Airbus offers a truly unique launchpad for your career. You'll gain a full "university experience" combined with three years of invaluable, real-world industry expertise, all while earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees. During this exciting program, you'll dive into diverse digital solutions and platforms and apply industry-leading project management methodologies to deliver critical business projects, directly contributing to our success and your degree.

The apprenticeship gives you the unique opportunity to work in a wide variety of disciplines including:

Data Analytics;

Cyber Security;

IT Service Delivery Management;

Operations Digitalisation & Automation;

Software Development;

Information Management.

Over the 3 years, alongside your workplace commitments, you will achieve a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science. The completion of this degree will be intertwined with your work based experiences, part of which will directly contribute to your degree.

You will be studying via our partner Bangor University and local colleges. Your industry based work takes place at our world leading aircraft manufacturer site in Broughton (near Chester), North Wales. Please note, this will require some travel on day release study to a college in North Wales.

We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!

What you will be doing

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of on the job training at Airbus, and university based learning on day release over the duration of the 3 year programme.

You will learn and apply cutting-edge Applied Data Science principles to real-world business challenges. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience that not only contributes to your degree but also directly adds significant value to our operations.

Key activities of the industry based work of this apprenticeship may include:

Driving Data-Led Performance: Leading and participating in data analytics projects focused on enhancing our manufacturing performance and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets;

Innovating with Digital Tools: Researching, evaluating, and developing new digital and AI-powered tools to boost the efficiency of our IT product development lifecycle;

Shaping Product Development: Engaging in product development initiatives, encompassing the analysis, design, testing, and seamless integration of IT solutions;

Crafting Bespoke Software: Developing and customizing tailored software solutions that adapt to our evolving business needs and market demands;

End-to-End Project Management: Managing projects from inception, including gathering requirements, defining technical specifications, architecting solutions, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and overseeing project timelines.

During this time, you will also get to work with various teams in our engineering, design, quality, operations, cyber security, IT solutions and help desk teams, whilst also having the opportunity to pick placements outside of your area of study, including HR, facilities management, recruitment, finance and much more.

Requirements

This is an ideal role for someone with a keen interest in digital technology, Internet of Things, mobile apps, data analytics, cybersecurity, Generative AI and future tech.

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

3 A-Levels as grade C/4 or above, with at least one in Maths, Sciences and IT

OR

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths, Science or IT/Digital subject, at minimum MMM grade

Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in either Maths, Science or an IT subject

Welsh Baccalaureate with either a Maths, Science or an IT subject at H grades

Equivalent qualifications/Experience subject to validation

AND

GCSEs 4/C or above in Maths and English Language

• *Please note that, due to the funded nature of this programme, applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

Digital savviness: Comfort with tools like Google Workspace;

Self-motivation and a strong drive for personal development;

Strong listening and communication skills;

Flexibility and willingness to work on a wide variety of tasks;

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities;

Technical familiarity: Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, JavaScript), data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), or cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) is beneficial, but not required;

Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;

Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

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