Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Tool Room

Airbus S.A.S.; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Broughton in North Wales is seeking a Craft Tool Room Apprentice. Based in the Tool Room, you’ll help maintain wing jigs and tooling for A320, A330, A350 while learning on live projects over a 36-month program.

You will attend college to gain NVQ Level 3 and City & Guilds Level 3 Machining, plus Level 2 Essential Skills; you’ll work with engineering and quality teams to complete work safely.

Qualifications

• NVQ L2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations required.
• City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 in Machining desirable.
• Grade C/4 in Maths and English GCSEs required (no equivalencies).
• Interest in hands-on, team-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production jigs/tools; operate machine shop equipment.
• Carry out routine PPM and repairs on Industrial Maintenance assets.
• Troubleshoot plant jigs and tools; perform recertifications.
• Work with CMM/laser trackers and non-contact measurement.
• Attend college; develop skills toward NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

NVQ L2 Performing Engineering Operations

City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 Machining

Level 2 Essential Skills

GCSE Maths grade C/4

GCSE English grade C/4

GCSE Double Award Science grade CC or Physics grade C/4

Two additional GCSEs (practical/technical subject)

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 multi skilled Tool Makers within the Tool Room area, supporting the manufacture of wing skins, panels and stringers for various Airbus aircraft, working within all the Broughton production areas. 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:

• Maintenance of the production jigs / tools, and using a variety of machines within the machine shop:
• 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.
• Demonstrate effective troubleshooting on all aspects of plant jigs and tools.
• Repair & maintain the build jigs and the associated tooling through the use of hand skills, engineering tools and laser trackers (non-contact measurement).
• Carrying out recertifications to the jigs and tools in order to ensure they meet the design criteria.
• We also have a machine shop consisting of various machines (both CNC and conventional) that supports the day to day running of the plant and also carrying out non contact (digital) measurements using laser trackers and a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Additionally you will also attend college on day release, working towards gaining:

• NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machining Bias units)
• City & Guilds 2850 Level 3 Machining

Upon successful completion of your 36-month apprenticeship, you'll become a Multi skilled Tool maker working within the Tooling Operations team supporting our world-class Airbus aircraft. You'll receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate, setting you up for a fantastic career.

What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? Is it our aircraft, innovation, global impact, or something else? Let us know what interests you about our work and why we stand out to you.

• Why a hands-on apprenticeship?

Why do you want to learn by doing? We'd love to hear what draws you to practical, skills-based learning.

• Show your hands-on experience.

In your CV or cover letter, include any hands-on activities or hobbies where you've used practical skills. These could be things like: + DIY projects + Building and fixing things + Doing make-up or beauty work + Tinkering and Tech Projects + Building models + Baking or cooking + Others

• NVQ L2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
• City & Guild 2850 Level 2 In Machining
• Level 2 Essential Skills
• Grade C or 4 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 role and industry.

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

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Ready to build the wings that lift the world?

Join Airbus as a Craft Tool Room Apprentice in Airbus Broughton and play a vital role in maintaining the wing jigs and associated Tooling 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 17,5000 employees worldwide and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. During your apprenticeship you will work alongside our experienced engineers and quality team to support you to complete the work safely and efficiently, 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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Salary: A competitive starting salary of £19,185 35 hours per week (on either a standard working day or a double-day shift pattern, providing flexibility)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Success share
• Plus many more flexible benefits!