Industrial Maintenance Project Coordinator

Airbus; Bretton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks an enthusiastic undergraduate for a sustainability-focused internship. The successful candidate will support the Industrial Maintenance team in developing and managing projects aimed at improving environmental practices. Responsibilities include project management, collaborating with production teams, and advocating for sustainability. Candidates should be studying towards a relevant degree and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This opportunity offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability practices required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects in line with sustainability and environmental regulations.
• Provide cost estimations, consolidations, and operational planning.
• Manage aspects of projects including documentation and risk assessments.
• Advocate for safety and sustainability across the organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Proficiency with Google Suite

Proficiency with Microsoft tools

Use of AI tools

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Environment, or equivalent

Job description

****Job Description:********Start date:**** 17 August 2026****Location:**** Broughton, North Wales****Duration:**** 12.5 months****Application:**** 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.****AI Guidance:****.**Apply early** to avoid missing out — we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications.****Benefits:****Salary: £23,40035 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSustainability is a key priority in Airbus. We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world – driving sustainability is a crucial part of fulfilling our purpose.Operating in the Industrial Maintenance team, we support Sustainability and Environment projects and new initiatives. Driving sustainability transformation at Airbus Broughton evolving environmental and societal needs to ensure business continuity and foster innovation. In this position you will support the Head of Industrial Maintenance in the definition and management of dedicated projects aiming at supporting the sustainability and environmental evolution of the Division in connection with stakeholder and societal expectations.****What you will be doing:****This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work with experienced safety professionals across Airbus and to influence the strategy to improve the safe use of a wide range of industrial equipment. It also includes working with various local production teams made up of Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and Safety to develop and deploy project plans to realise these improvements across the Broughton plant.During this placement, the activities you may undertake will also include:* Developing and leading projects in line with sustainability and environmental regulations, such as the Green Deal;* Providing cost estimations, consolidations, analysis, operational planning, and monitoring for relevant projects and initiatives;* Managing all aspects of projects, including contracting, documentation, action plans, reporting, and risk and opportunity assessments;* Implementing sustainability and environmental governance and target cascading in collaboration with stakeholders (Sites, Functions, and Plant Leaders);* Ensuring proper execution of risk and opportunity assessments;* Advocating for safety & sustainability, fostering lasting connections across the Airbus Plant, and inspiring and engaging colleagues;* Communicating sustainability and environmental achievements internally and across digital platforms;* Working alongside the Industrial Maintenance EHS Manager on technical, behavioral and cultural improvements;* Working with Industrial Maintenance teams to implement transnational best practices in various production environments;* Engaging with experienced safety professionals across Airbus to enhance the safe use of a wide range of industrial equipment;* Collaborating with local production teams, including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Safety, to develop and execute project plans aimed at improving safety across the Broughton plant.****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.\*****Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:* Studying towards a degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Environment, or equivalent;* Familiarity with Google Suite or Microsoft tools;* Ability to think strategically and translate improvement practices into local project plans;* Ability to build business cases to justify any expenditure required to deliver the improvement projects;* Collaborates well within a team, including working with a transnational team;* A good communication style to engage and influence people from different functions;* Proficiency in the use of AI tools;* Nice to have Project Management skills.****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.#UK\_PLAThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Airbus Operations Limited**Employment Type:**Internship-------**Experience Level:**Entry Level**Job Family:**Improvement & Performance Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.