Summary
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play, you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Our Production Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4-year program. Duties will include drilling, reaming and countersinking, operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools plus much more.
Annual wage
£14,029 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Shift times to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our Production Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4-year program. We offer three separate Apprenticeships; descriptions of which are below. Please note, you need to be comfortable with working at height or in confined spaces as required.
* Fitter - Fitters put together components and sub-assemblies that go into the aircraft on our customers’ final assembly lines. Fitters work to manufacturing and engineering instructions / drawings and will use skills including: Drilling, reaming and countersinking, Riveting and bolting, Using automated / robotic drilling equipment, Functional testing of mechanical systems
* Machinist - Our Integrated Machining Facility manufactures small and large components. Materials used are Aluminum, Titanium, Steel and Composite Materials. Skills / knowledge developed will include: Operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools, Operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), conventional and digital measuring equipment, Understanding processes, procedures and engineering drawings
* Fabricator - Fabricators use their skills to produce components and assemblies, including fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Skills/Knowledge gained will include: Manual and automated cutting techniques, Forming and joining techniques, Fabrication of metallic components, Operating CNC forming machines, Using precision measuring equipment
Where you’ll work
GKN Aerospace
Golf Course Lane
Filton
BS34 7QS
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working off-site at college completing your foundation training. Towards the end of the first year, you’ll complete a return to site induction followed by on-site training
* Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements. During your placements, you will document work that you complete review this regularly with your GKN training advisor
* Year 4: You’ll be assigned to your final department. Your practical observation assessments will be completed, alongside the underpinning knowledge questions. You’ll also complete the End Point Assessment (EPA)
More training information
* L3 Engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
* maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
* Science (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
You must have at least four GCSE’s Maths: 9 – 4. English: 9 – 4. Science: 9 – 4. Plus one more: 9 – 4. If you live outside the EU you will need a UK work permit before applying for an apprenticeship. Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion & belonging and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. By embracing & celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch & let us know.