Summary
GKN Aerospace Filton specialises in the design & manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components & wing systems for a combination of both civil & military aircraft. Whatever part you play, you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
Annual wage
£15,615 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
Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Engineers carry out scheduled maintenance & breakdown repairs on complex machinery such as large CNC machines, chemical treatment plants & equipment.
Maintenance Engineers need to have an analytical approach, as they will be involved in problem solving & cross-functional communication.
During your Apprenticeship, you will develop skills/knowledge including:
* Machine diagnostics including repair & scheduled maintenance of CNC, conventional machines & treatment facilities
* Understanding of electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems
* An understanding of manufacturing processes & procedures
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
Engineering Technician Level 3.
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 & review this regularly with your GKN training advisor.
Year 4: You will complete your Technical Certificate & 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
* Science (grade 4/C or equivalent)
GCSE in:
* maths (grade 5/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 five GCSE’s Maths: 9 – 5 English: 9 – 4 Science: 9 – 4 Plus two more: 9 – 4 If you live outside the EU you will need a UK work permit before you can apply 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.