Craft Apprenticeship - Maintenance (Mechanical or Electrical)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus invites applicants to join a 36‑month Craft Apprentice program at Broughton, in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance. You will spend Year 1 at Coleg Cambria studying NVQ Level 2, Level 3 BTEC, and Essential Skills, then move to Broughton for Years 2–3 to gain hands-on training on production machinery and PLCs, with a clear pathway to qualifications.

The role offers 35 hours per week, pension, and flexible benefits, with a starting salary of £19,185 and the chance to contribute to Airbus

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English as required.
• Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering maintenance).
• HNC in Mechanical Technology or Electrical and Electronic Technology depending on pathway.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on maintenance training on aircraft-related systems.
• Learn and apply troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
• Complete academic studies alongside practical shifts over the 36‑month program.

Skills

Hands-on

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Job description

Job Details

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton

Duration: 36 months

Salary: A competitive starting salary of £19,185

Working hours: 35 hours per week (on either a standard working day or a double-day shift pattern, providing flexibility)

Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Benefits

• Pension


• Success share


• Plus many more flexible benefits to support your well-being!

About us

Ready to build the wings that lift the world? Join Airbus as a Craft Apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance at Airbus Broughton and play a vital role in manufacturing wings for our A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. This 36-month program offers valuable hands-on training, recognised qualifications, and a clear path to a rewarding career in aviation. At Airbus, we believe a diverse workforce drives innovation. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, leading the way in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products across Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence, and Space sectors. As the global center of excellence for wing manufacturing, our Broughton site delivers over 500 wing sets annually. Our apprenticeship programs are carefully designed to give you valuable practical training alongside your academic studies, setting you up for success and helping your career truly fly. With over 175,000 employees worldwide and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry.

What you will be doing

As a Craft Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Apprentice, you’ll immerse yourself in hands-on technical experience in the workplace while completing your academic studies. This program is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You’ll also benefit from our Gen A support network and learning HUB, providing additional support, events, and opportunities for all early career participants. This 36-month apprenticeship is structured to maximise your learning and impact across both specialisms:

Year One (Both Roles)

You will spend the first 12 months of your apprenticeship based at Coleg Cambria, Deeside, working towards obtaining: NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations; Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC Level 3 Award; Level 2 Essential Skills. This will allow you to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce in the second year.

Year 2 and 3: Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton!

Building on your foundational knowledge, you will be based at Airbus’s Broughton (North Wales) site, gaining hands‑on experience and continuing academic studies tailored specifically to your chosen pathway:

1. Mechanical Maintenance Role

You will join our expert team of multi-skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitters. You will work within all of the Broughton production areas supporting the maintenance of production machinery and tooling, allowing you to work on the job in a fast‑paced role, whilst gaining relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Tasks include:

• Carrying out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on all Industrial Maintenance assets within the Airbus Broughton plant, completing this to a high competent level and working in a safe and efficient manner.


• Demonstrating effective troubleshooting on all plant assets including automated manufacturing systems, multi axis machining centres and treatment plants.


• Day-to-day fault diagnosing within a highly competent team to maintain technical specialist equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), computerised systems and robotic devices.

Academic Qualifications (Day Release):

• Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering maintenance)


• HNC in Mechanical Technology

Upon successful completion, you’ll become a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter working within the Maintenance team supporting our world‑class Airbus aircraft, receiving a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.

2. Electrical Maintenance Role

You will join our expert team of multi-skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitters. You will work within all of the Broughton production areas supporting the maintenance of production machinery and tooling, allowing you to work on the job in a fast‑paced role, whilst gaining relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Tasks include:

• Carrying out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on all Industrial Maintenance assets within the Airbus Broughton plant, completing this to a high competent level and working in a safe and efficient manner.


• Demonstrating effective troubleshooting on all plant assets including automated manufacturing systems, multi axis machining centres and treatment plants.


• Day-to-day fault diagnosing within a highly competent team to maintain technical specialist equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), computerised systems and robotic devices.

Academic Qualifications (Day Release):

• Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering maintenance)


• HNC in Electrical and Electronic Technology

Upon successful completion, you’ll become a skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitter working within the Maintenance team supporting our world‑class Airbus aircraft, receiving a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.

Requirements

• Achieve a minimum of five GCSEs which must include: Grade B or 6 in Maths (GCSE certificate only - no equivalency accepted) Grade C or 4 in English Language (GCSE certificate only - no equivalency accepted) Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science OR Grade C/4 in Single award in Physics. Plus 2 other GCSEs at grade C or 4 (other qualifications that are equivalent or higher may be considered as an alternative to the additional 2 GCSE’s, preferably in a practical or technical subject (e.g., Design & Technology, Engineering, etc)).


• Attach your CV (stating your predicted or achieved grades) and cover letter stating your motivation for the specific role (Mechanical or Electrical) and industry.


• To be a successful candidate you need to have a passion for learning, enjoy hands‑on, teamwork and problem‑solving activities.

Important Information

• GRADES: Any offer will be conditional upon us receiving evidence of your required grades 24h after receiving your certificates on results day, in addition to completing all pre-employment checks and online forms.


• SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.


• RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information, please check the Government Website. Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.