Overview
Facilities and Infrastructures Mechanical Placement (12.5 months) – Airbus, Broughton, England, United Kingdom.
Start date: 17 August 2026
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 12.5 months
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
What you will be doing
* Support the site HO Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
* Participate in capital investment (CapEX) planning and projects according to Airbus principles
* Work with the disciplined engineers, identify redundant services and systems within our main manufacturing facility at Broughton
* Contribute to the strategy for each system removal, ensuring any risks are identified and collated on the Airbus ARM tool (Risk Management)
* Develop asset strategies for the specific service deliverables
The initial focus will be on external pump stations and ventilation systems ensuring all future projects have clear and aligned specifications to protect and deliver total cost of maintenance.
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.
* Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
* Studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering
* The ability to listen, understand and communicate information
* A strong interest in developing yourself
* An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems
* Ability to make decisions based on evidence
* Basic project management skills, but also willing to learn and develop according to Airbus tools and processes
* Good stakeholder management skills, including excellent communication, customer focus and the ability to deliver on commitments
* Flexibility in a dynamic environment
* Good attention to detail
* Basic understanding or interest in Investment Planning and Operational Budgets
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.
Contact
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.
Airbus Operations Limited
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