Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Start date:

September 2027

Location:

Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University:
Bangor University

Degree: BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science

Final date to receive applications:
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.

We are looking for a Digital Operations Apprentice, you will be at the heart of one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. Your mission is to learn how to translate complex wing-manufacturing and logistics needs into powerful digital solutions.

You will join a multinational digital community, bridging the gap between our shop-floor production teams and global IT systems. Through a structured apprenticeship, you will master SAP ECC/HANA technology and learn how to manage digital products using cutting-edge Agile (SAFe) methodologies.

Under the guidance of your placement managers, you will develop your skills by working on the following activities:

• Requirements Gathering:
  Collaborate with logistics and manufacturing experts to understand their business needs and turn them into robust IT solutions;
• Agile Product Management:
  Participate in continuous improvement and help manage the digital Product Backlog using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe);
• SAP Configuration & Innovation:
  Learn to configure SAP modules that power our supply chain, while exploring innovative SAP technologies (such as SAP Fiori, HANA, and Warehouse Management);
• Testing & Documentation:
  Design, test, and document new features and system enhancements alongside technical experts before they go live;
• Deployment:
  Support the rollout of new digital tools across the Broughton site and other manufacturing plants, ensuring users are trained and ready for change;
• Trend Watching:
  Keep an eye on external digital and logistics trends to help challenge and improve our current business process.

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:

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