Industrial Placement - Human Resources
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Date Posted:
2026-01-07Country:
United KingdomLocation:
BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TBPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ problems and requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
At the Leighton Buzzard facility, part the Interiors business, we design and manufacture crew rests and galley structures for the aircraft industry, as well as providing aftermarket support for all our seating and galley models. To support our existing business and drive future growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a 12-month Industrial Placement for a student looking to pursue a career in Human Resources.
What you will do:
During this placement you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities, working alongside experienced HR professionals and supporting real business initiatives to include:
Supporting the HR team with day-to-day activities and administrative tasks
Learning how the employee lifecycle works, from onboarding new starters to supporting leavers
Helping to maintain HR systems and employee records accurately and confidentially
Preparing HR documents, trackers, and reports
Assist with assessment centres, interviews, and induction events
Support early careers and STEM programmes such as apprenticeships, placements, and work experience
Help to organise engagement events, wellbeing initiatives, and employee communications
Support employee forums, recognition activities, and site events
Assist with collecting feedback and understanding employee engagement data
Support HR projects aligned to business and people priorities
Data analysis and reporting using Excel and PowerPoint
Act as a first point of contact for basic HR questions
What you will learn:
We expect that you will be just starting your career so we will delight in training and supporting you through your career journey allowing you to grow in confidence, develop practical skills, and apply what you are learning at university in a real workplace environment. You will be supported by experienced colleagues throughout the placement and encouraged to get involved, ask questions, and grow your capability.
Qualifications We Prefer:
You will need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a busy team. With a curiosity about HR, employee engagement, workplace culture or future people leadership, you will be studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related subject and be available to complete a 12-month placement starting in summer 2026.
With a great work ethic, you will have an organised approach to your work and be able to manage tasks and meet deadlines. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with different people and teams at all levels within an organisation. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Previous work experience in an office, administration, or customer-facing role with experience of handling sensitive information appropriately with discretion and integrity would be advantageous
What We Offer:
In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.
This placement offers significant opportunity for growth and development. Many of our graduates commenced their time with us on Industrial Placements and have both enjoyed the work and demonstrated great potential. If this is you then you may have the opportunity to join our Graduate Development Programme. Then? Well, like our products, the sky’s the limit!
More about us:
Our Leighton Buzzard facility forms part the Interiors business focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.
Human Resources is committed to making Collins Aerospace a great place to work, grow and belong by recruiting, onboarding, developing, rewarding and retaining the very best talent our industry has to offer. By fostering a culture for employees to learn and fulfil their potential, Human Resources fuels the success of our business – every day.
Join our team and help us soar to new heights!
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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