Production Apprenticeship

1 week ago

bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

A Truly Global Business


Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. Were the worlds leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as one GKN were 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. Were putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.


Our Western Approach site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for the Airbus A350 & A400M.

About the Apprenticeship

OurProduction ApprenticeshipScheme is a 4-year program. We offer two 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 & sub-assemblies that go into the aircraft on our customers final assembly lines. Fitters work to manufacturing & engineering instructions/drawings & will use skills including: Drilling, reaming & countersinking;Riveting & bolting;Using automated/robotic drilling equipment; Functional testing of mechanical systems

Machinist- Our Integrated Machining Facility at Western Approach focuses on the manufacture of composite wing spars. Skills/knowledge developed will include: Operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools;Operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), conventional & digital measuring equipment;Understanding processes, procedures & engineering drawings

Apprentice Programme Structure

Year 1:The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college completing your foundation training. Towards the end of the first year, youll complete a return to site induction followed by onsite 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:Youll be assigned to your final department. Your practical observation assessments will be completed, alongside the underpinning knowledge questions. Youll also complete the End Point Assessment (EPA)

Key Responsibilities
  • To observe the companys terms & conditions of employment
  • In both work & training, be diligent, punctual & attend courses, keep records & achieve the training objectives
  • To behave in a responsible manner & in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation
  • To promote the companys name & image with respect & 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 of4GCSE's level4 - 9which must include:

  • Maths: 4- 9
  • English: 4 - 9
  • Science/engineering related subject: 4 - 9

Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

Were 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.?


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