Aerospace giant Airbus has announced plans to add 13,000 staff to its global workforce in 2023 as it ramps up production of commercial aircraft. The plane manufacturer, which has UK bases in Filton near Bristol and Broughton, North Wales, said around 7,000 jobs would be newly created roles within the company.
More than 9,000 jobs will be in Europe, with the rest based across the world. A third of the total recruitment will be allocated to recent graduates, Airbus said.
It is not yet clear how many of the positions will be based in the UK, but Airbus said there would be a focus on technical and manufacturing jobs. It also said it was looking to acquire "new skills" to support the company in areas such as new energies, cyber and digital.
