Space Panels Technician Apprentice – Level 2

Prestwick Aerosystems; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage offers a Panels Manufacturing Technician Craft Apprenticeship. You will work hands-on in a highly specialized manufacturing environment, contributing to satellite panel production and assembly under expert mentorship.

The programme runs over three years with Year 1 academic study and Year 2 cross-area training, culminating in onsite refinement of hand skills. Travel and team-building activities are included.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: aged 16–21 and cannot hold Level 2 or higher in Engineering, Aerospace or related fields.
• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 minimum desirable.
• On‑the‑job training provided within the apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Study towards Level 2 Engineering Operative ST0537 on materials and processing.
• Experience multiple Production Areas to understand Satellite manufacture.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Foundation Apprenticeships Criteria

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage offers a Panels Manufacturing Technician Craft Apprenticeship. You will work hands-on in a highly specialized manufacturing environment, contributing to satellite panel production and assembly under expert mentorship.

The programme runs over three years with Year 1 academic study and Year 2 cross-area training, culminating in onsite refinement of hand skills. Travel and team-building activities are included.