Maintenance Technician Apprentice

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

About The Apprenticeship

Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Engineers carry out scheduled maintenance & breakdown repairs on complex machinery such as large CNC machines, chemical treatment plants & equipment. Maintenance Engineers need to have an analytical approach, as they will be involved in problem solving & cross-functional communication.

During your Apprenticeship, you will develop skills/knowledge including: 

• Machine diagnostics including repair & scheduled maintenance of CNC, conventional machines & treatment facilities
• Understanding of electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• An understanding of manufacturing processes & procedures

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 within your occupational role area. 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 Level 3 Competence Qualification as well as your End Point Assessment.

Key Responsibilities

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