Manufacturing and Production Apprentice - Level 3 - Aerospace

Safran; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Wales is looking for candidates for Technical Manufacturing and Production Apprenticeships. This role involves hands-on training in core engineering skills alongside academic study at NDGTA. Apprentices will work with CNC programs and contribute to the assembly of aircraft seating components. Successful candidates will have opportunities for further apprenticeships or full-time positions in Advanced Manufacturing, promoting a trajectory for a successful career.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Core engineering skills development in your first year.
• Ability to work with CNC programs and understand inspection tools.
• Hands-on experience in assembly and installation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with CNC programs to ensure parts meet standards.
• Build and install aircraft seating components.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Grades A-C or 4-9

Job description

Science

Preferably a Technology subject

Grades: A-C or 4-9

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Safran is a global leader in aviation, defense, and space, dedicated to making air travel safer and more sustainable. With 100,000 employees worldwide and 27.3B in sales (2024), Safran ranks 2nd in TIME's "World's Best Companies" for aerospace and defense.

Safran Seats is a leading manufacturer of aircraft seating, with over 1 million seats in service across global fleets.

Technical Manufacturing and Production Apprenticeships

We're recruiting for several Technical Manufacturing and Production Apprenticeships!

The programme begins with your first year spent in full-time study at the Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA), conveniently located just across the road from our Cwmbran site.

During this first year, you'll focus on developing the core engineering skills that will form the foundation of your future career—such as working with tools and understanding essential processes. From year two onwards, you'll move into a blended learning approach: working on-site four days a week to complete your practical qualification and apply what you've learned, while spending one day per week back at college to continue your academic studies.

Learning Path – Second Year

In your second year, you'll rotate through a variety of manufacturing and production methods, gaining hands‑on experience in areas such as:

CNC & Manufacturing Support

You'll work directly with CNC programs—checking, testing, and using basic inspection tools to ensure parts meet accuracy standards. You'll help set up and maintain machines, follow safety procedures, and keep your workspace organised. Along the way, you'll look for smarter ways to work, support continuous improvement activities, and collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to keep manufacturing information accurate. You'll also assist with tooling and material requests, maintain program records, and even help design simple jigs and fixtures. This role is all about precision, problem‑solving, and teamwork.

Assembly

You’ll play a key role in building world‑class aircraft seating! From assembling and installing seat and cabin components to troubleshooting and testing, you’ll make sure everything works perfectly. You’ll promote best practices, drive continuous improvement, and keep safety, quality, and efficiency at the heart of what we do. Plus, you’ll get hands‑on with tools, jigs, and fixtures and support the launch of new products into production. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a real impact on our operations.

This is an incredible opportunity to build your skills while making a real impact on our operations. Once you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to either continue your learning with a further apprenticeship or step into a full‑time role—opening the door to an exciting career in Advanced Manufacturing.