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Facilities Mechanical Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

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Airbus

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Chester, +1
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with teamwork skills, proactivity, communication abilities, and maintenance management knowledge. Eligibility for security clearance is needed.
  • You will manage budgets, identify system redundancies, develop maintenance strategies, support technical services, ensure compliance, and drive sustainability projects in facilities management.

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.
  • - Studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or equivalent;
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • - Pro-activity and curiosity;
  • - Great communication skills;
  • - Finance knowledge or background is a plus;
  • - Capacity to maintain operation of facilities and technical equipment, infrastructure and technical equipment in line with Customers' expectations in cooperation with all stakeholders;
  • - Manage maintenance of suppliers and measure their performance to ensure delivery on time, quality and cost.
  • - SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • Support the site HO Services with the financial management of budgets and forecasting
  • 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
  • Working with the technical services ensures the delivery of all technical services via the service providers to the Airbus sites
  • Providing technical support into capital and maintenance projects and operational asset performance ensuring all legal and H&S Compliance
  • Manage maintenance of suppliers and measure their performance to ensure delivery on time, quality and cost
  • The role covers all facilities management and technical services covering mechanical and electrical engineering
  • You shall provide support with specialist engineering advice to the wider Facilities Management and Real Estate project teams and hard services (maintenance) to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices
  • Airbus has strong sustainability objectives of which Facilities Management and Real Estate have a key role in ensuring the infrastructure, controls and objectives are supported
  • Assist in the general preparation for Opex and Capex budgets, collating information, data and costs to support the capital investment cases
  • Identify and agree Key Performance Indicators, such as maintenance induced downtime or response to breakdown, to report to customer representatives
  • Identify and support the implementation of energy / carbon emission and continuous improvement projects to support the Airbus Sustainability objectives

FAQs

What is the duration of the placement?

The duration of the placement is 12.5 months.

When does the placement start?

The placement starts on 18th August 2025.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £21,900 per year.

Are flexible working hours offered?

Yes, flexible working hours are offered, along with half-day Fridays.

Is this position open to all applicants?

No, this placement is open to undergraduates only, and candidates must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.

What educational background is required for this role?

Candidates should be studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field.

Will my application be considered without a cover letter?

No, it is mandatory to include both your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

What type of work will I be doing in this placement?

You will support financial management, identify redundant services, develop asset strategies, manage suppliers, and provide technical support for projects among other duties.

Is there any specific security clearance required for this job?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check, including a criminal record check.

What qualities or skills does Airbus look for in a candidate?

Candidates should demonstrate teamwork, proactivity, curiosity, great communication skills, and ideally have some finance knowledge or background.

Are there opportunities for sustainability projects in this role?

Yes, you will identify and support the implementation of energy and carbon emission improvement projects to align with Airbus's sustainability objectives.

Are there any specific adjustments offered for applicants during the recruitment process?

Yes, Airbus encourages applicants to request any necessary adjustments, and any disclosed information will be treated confidentially.

Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays