Material Management Level 3 Apprenticeship
About our team
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
Material Management
The Material Management Division is based on a concept of ‘One Customer’ and a strategy of assuring a stable supply of the highest quality components and materials provided at competitive prices. This strategy has three key elements: Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Quality: The Material Management Division works directly with a global supply base to ensure customers receive only the highest quality approved materials and components.
Cost: By consolidating requirements, utilising innovative supply chains and storage solutions the Material Management Division ensures that best price solutions are constantly offered to our customers.
Delivery: Consolidation from our major suppliers helps to assure an uninterrupted supply of components and materials – with priority of supply, cross inventory availability and efficiencies in order, receipt, storage and despatch processes.
Description / Overall purpose of the Job
As a Material Management Apprentice you will work within the Material Management team focusing on stock inventory and on time deliveries for a wide range of customer segments. You will learn skills in managing stock, forecasting and analysing vendor performance. You will be assisting colleagues with the operations within the Material Management Division.
As part of the Apprenticeship you will study and work towards a Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (If required) and a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. The college learning will be based at one of the Abingdon & Witney based colleges. The duration will be 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment. It will be delivered via work-based training with your employer, 10 days professional training at college and Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year. If you have to complete the Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English you will be required at college for 7 days for each subject. Lastly, Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work.
About You
- Very good teamwork ability.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an excellent communicator at all levels.
- Presentable at all times.
- Flexibility to react positively to internal and external customer’s requirements efficiently.
Main responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a teamwork approach to working with colleagues. Working as part of a multi-function team ensuring customers are kept informed of any delays or developments as soon as possible.
- Managing and delivering parts on time, on budget, and to regulatory standards (KPI’s - OTR/OTD: On Time Request, On Time Delivery).
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand customer and business needs to ensure smooth on-time delivery.
- Reporting project status, schedules, and actions accurately.
- Demonstrate appropriate Commercial awareness in all business activities ensuring that AHUK’s commercial position is adequately safeguarded at all times.
- Ensure authorisation of business transactions, customer quotations, purchase orders and charging instructions within Company Policy and deadlines.
- To maintain departmental administrative systems and provide accurate documentation in order that support functions can operate efficiently i.e. cost file maintenance, product description database, invoice queries.
- To assist in providing regular reports on progress of investigations and work in progress to internal/external customers.
- Enhancing customer satisfaction through active contribution.
- To ensure adherence to the Airbus Code of Conduct.
- As our business evolves, the job requirements will also evolve accordingly. You may occasionally need to perform tasks similar to your role, as instructed by the Team Leaders.
Knowledge and Skills
- Capable of effectively communicating ideas and information to a diverse range of internal and external audiences, utilising both written and verbal communication methods.
- Ability to work independently
- Proficient in both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to unite and involve as a team; or a team player.
- Positive, self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
Education, Qualifications or Training
- English (grade 4+)
- Maths (grade 4+)
Additional requirements
- Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
- Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
The Reward
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
- Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
- Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
- Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
- Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
- Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
- Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
- Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
- Health-care Cash Scheme
- Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
- Health Assessments
- Travel Insurance
- Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Data Protection
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.
This 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.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Airbus consistently shapes the industry through cutting-edge aircraft, defence systems, and space exploration solutions. Our diverse workforce collaborates across borders, driving advancements that redefine air travel and beyond. As a pioneer in sustainable aviation, Airbus envisions a future where efficiency and environmental responsibility intertwine. From commercial jets to space technologies, Airbus continues to revolutionize the way we explore and connect the world, showcasing excellence in engineering, design, and forward-thinking solutions.
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