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Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and 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!

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play, you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

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

Manufacturing/Engineering Support Technician – this role provides technical support & expertise for all areas of the Manufacturing & Engineering functions. Examples include:

• Analysis tools & measurement; Process control, continuous improvement solutions; Capacity planning, production scheduling/planning; Product development & innovation

Metrology Engineer – this role involves checking aircraft parts to ensure they are delivered correctly & to the highest standard. This role will develop skills/knowledge including:

• Co-ordination of measuring machines; Laser trackers & scanners; Photogrammetry; Micrometres

Quality Engineer - This role provides experience in all aspects of aircraft design & manufacture. This role will develop skills/knowledge including:

• Quality planning; Use of quality tools & techniques; Dealing with customers on quality matters & industry regulators; Working with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met

Tooling Engineer - Tool Engineers use their skills to design, modify or repair tooling that will be used to produce aircraft parts. This role will develop skills /knowledge including;

• Understanding regulatory/ customer requirements; Understanding of tool design & manufacture; Composite & metallic material knowledge; CATIA based CAD design

Apprentice Programme Structure

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 & review this regularly with your GKN training advisor

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

Key Responsibilities

• To observe the company’s terms & conditions of employment
• In both work & training, be diligent, punctual & attend courses, keep records & achieve the training objectives
• To behave in a responsible manner & in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation
• To promote the company’s name & image with respect & diplomacy
• To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprentice Training Agreement

Job Qualifications

You must have at least five GCSE’s, as below

Maths: 9 – 5

English: 9 – 4

Science: 9 – 4

Plus two more: 9 – 4

If you live outside the EU you will need a UK work permit before you can apply for an apprenticeship.

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion & belonging and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. By embracing & celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch & let us know.