Job Summary

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

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.

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.

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

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 & review this regularly with your GKN training advisor.

Year 4: You will complete your Level 4 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.

Key Responsibilities

To observe the company’s terms & conditions of employment.
In both work & training, to be diligent, punctual & attend courses, keep records & take tests to be determined by the company in order to achieve the training objectives & quality gates
To behave in a responsible manner & in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities.
To promote the company’s name & image with respect & diplomacy.
To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprentice Training Agreement.

Job Qualifications

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.

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