Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Machining

Airbus S.A.S.; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in North Wales is seeking candidates for a Machinist apprenticeship. This program offers practical work experience in manufacturing wing components while pursuing NVQ Level 3 qualifications. Ideal applicants will have a hands-on learning approach and relevant experiences in DIY or fixing technology. The position includes a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective loading and locating of billets.
• Capability to apply various machining techniques safely and efficiently.
• Completion of necessary qualifications during the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacture of wing skins, panels, and stringers for aircraft.
• Attend college on day release for Mechanical Manufacturing qualifications.
• Work directly on live projects to gain skills.

Skills

Hands-on approach to learning

Relevant hands-on experience

Education

NVQ L2 diploma in Performing engineering operations

City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 In Machining

Grade C or 4 in Maths

Grade C or 4 in English Language

Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science or Grade C/4 in Physics

Job description

Year 2 and 3: Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton! Building on your foundational knowledge, you will be based at Airbus Broughton (North Wales) and you'll join our expert team of Machinists within the machine shop area, supporting the manufacture of wing skins, panels and stringers for various Airbus aircraft. The tasks will be varied, and will require you to apply your skills directly to live projects, allowing you to work on the job whilst gaining the relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

This will include carrying out a variety of different techniques including following bespoke set up sheet instructions to complete a machining process as well as the use of stringer machining and long bed milling machining practices within the Airbus Broughton plant, completing this to a high competent level and in a safe efficient manner. Through your training you will have the ability to demonstrate effective loading and locating of billets, and unloading of finished components within the Airbus Broughton plant, completing this to a high competent level and in a safe efficient manner.

Additionally you will also attend college on day release, working towards gaining NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing and City & Guilds or BTEC Level 3 qualification. Upon successful completion of your 36-month apprenticeship, you'll become a skilled Machinist working within the Large component manufacture (LCM) team supporting our world-class Airbus aircraft. You'll receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate, setting you up for a fantastic career.

What We Are Looking For

• A hands-on approach to learning, with the ability to learn by doing.
• Relevant hands-on experience, such as DIY projects, building and fixing things, or tinkering with technology.
• Grades: NVQ L2 diploma in Performing engineering operations, City & Guild 2850 Level 2 In Machining, Level 2 Essential Skills, Grade C or 4 in Maths, Grade C or 4 in English Language, Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science OR Grade C/4 in Single award in Physics, and 2 other GCSEs at grade C or 4.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Benefits include a competitive starting salary of £17,889, 35 hours per week, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Success share, and many more flexible benefits.