Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we are inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We are proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies and are committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
About The Apprenticeship
Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Engineers carry out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs on complex machinery such as large CNC machines, chemical treatment plants, and equipment. Maintenance Engineers need to have an analytical approach, as they will be involved in problem-solving and cross-functional communication.
During your Apprenticeship, you will develop skills/knowledge including:
* Machine diagnostics including repair and scheduled maintenance of CNC, conventional machines, and treatment facilities
* Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
* An understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
Apprentice Programme Structure
Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college. Towards the end of the first year, you will undertake a return to site induction followed by onsite GKN training.
Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements within your occupational role area. During your placements, you will document work that you complete and review this regularly with your GKN training advisor.
Year 4: You will complete your Level 4 Technical Certificate and continue on-the-job training in your final department. This is where you will complete your Level 3 Competence Qualification as well as your End Point Assessment.
Key Responsibilities
* To observe the company’s terms and conditions of employment.
* In both work and training, to be diligent, punctual, and attend courses, keep records, and take tests to be determined by the company in order to achieve the training objectives and quality gates.
* To behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual's responsibilities.
* To promote the company’s name and image with respect and diplomacy.
* To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprentice Training Agreement.
What You'll Need
To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and commitment to the role, as well as a minimum of 5 GCSEs level 4 - 9 which must include:
* Maths: 5 - 9
* English: 4 - 9
* Science: 4 - 9
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and 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 and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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