Technical Support Technician Apprentice

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Support Technician Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This 4-year apprenticeship offers an exciting pathway into the aerospace sector, where you will gain invaluable experience across various technical roles such as Manufacturing Support, Metrology, Quality, and Tooling Engineering. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the future of aviation while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this apprenticeship is the perfect launchpad for your career in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential for quality assurance.
• Problem-solving skills are crucial for addressing technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Manufacturing and Engineering functions.
• Assist in ensuring aircraft parts meet high standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Team working

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Technical Support Technician Apprentice

Apply From: 24/11/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Employer

GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED

Vacancy Description

Our Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is a 4-year program, which can lead onto one of the following 4 areas of technical expertise:

1. Manufacturing / Engineering Support Technician: This role provides technical support and expertise for all areas of the Manufacturing and Engineering functions.
2. Metrology Engineer: This role involves checking aircraft parts to ensure they are delivered correctly and to the highest standard.
3. Quality Engineer: This role provides experience in all aspects of aircraft design and manufacture.
4. Tooling Engineer: Tool Engineers use their skills to design, modify or repair tooling that will be used to produce aircraft parts.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Technical Support Technician Apprentice

Employer Description

Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster & greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft & engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “One GKN” we’re moving our business & industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

Vacancy Location

GKN Aerospace Golf Course Lane BS34 7QS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000288868

Key Dates

Apply From

24/11/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college. Towards the end of the first year, you will undertake a return to site induction followed by onsite GKN training.

Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements. During your placements, you will document work that you complete and review this regularly with your GKN training advisor.

Year 4: You will complete your Apprenticeship and continue on-the-job training in your final department. This is where you will complete your Qualification as well as your End Point Assessment.

Learning Provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Skills Required

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working

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