Tool Room Craft Apprenticeship

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Tool Room Craft Apprenticeship

Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in the Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence and Space sectors. Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale.

With over 125,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. During your apprenticeship you will work alongside our experienced engineers and quality team to support you to complete the work safely and efficiently.

As the global center of excellence, we manufacture and deliver over 500 wing sets per year for the A320 family, A330 and A350. That is why at Airbus, we have carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable hands-on practical training while you complete your academic studies to set you up for success.  Our programmes provide a clear route for you to make your career fly. So join us and let us help you soar towards an exciting career in the world of Aviation!

What you will be doing:

As a Craft Tool Room Apprentice you will have the opportunity to combine hands-on technical experience in the workplace whilst completing your academic studies to gain valuable qualifications and competencies to work on live aircraft. You will also have the opportunity to join our Gen A support network who provide support and additional events and opportunities for all Early careers participants.

The Tooling department works closely with the production businesses on the Broughton plant to repair & maintain the build jigs and the associated tooling through the use of hand skills, engineering tools and laser trackers (non-contact measurement). Carrying out recertifications to the jigs and tools in order to ensure they meet the design criteria. We also have a machine shop consisting of various machines (both CNC and conventional) that supports the day to day running of the plant and also carrying out non contact (digital) measurements using laser trackers and a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

The three year apprenticeship consists of:

Year 1: You will spend the first 12 months of your apprenticeship based at Coleg Cambria, Bersham Road, Wrexham, working towards obtaining:

• NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations;
• City & Guild 2850 Level 2 In Machining;
• Level 2 Essential Skills.

Years 2 and 3: Time to put your learning to action!  You will be working 35 hours over 5 days on a double day shift pattern with a day release to college:

• You will be based at Airbus’s Broughton (North Wales) site, working with our expert team of multi skilled Tool Makers;
• You will be working within all of the Broughton productions areas supporting the maintenance of the production jigs / tools, and using a variety of machines within the machine shop;
• You will assist in carrying out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on all Industrial Maintenance assets within the Airbus Broughton plant, completing this to a high competent level and working in a safe and efficient manner;
• Through your training you will have the ability to demonstrate effective troubleshooting on all aspects of plant jigs and tools.

Additionally you will also attend college on day release, working towards gaining:

• Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in (Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machining Bias units); 
• City & Guilds 2850 Level 3 machining or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC Level 3 award.

On completion of your 38 month apprenticeship you will become a Skilled Toolmaker working within the Tool Room and if successful you will receive a certificate of modern apprenticeship!

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship you must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, which must include the following minimum grades:

• Grade C or 4 in Maths;
• Grade C or 4 in English Language;
• Grade C or 4 in Single Award in Physics OR Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science;
• Plus 2 other GCSEs at grade C or 4;
• Other qualifications that are equivalent or higher may be considered as an alternative to the additional 2 GCSE’s (subject to validation).

To be a successful candidate you need to:

• Have a passion for learning, enjoy hands-on, teamwork and problem solving activities;
• Submit your CV containing your predicted and/or achieved GCSEs grades;
• Include your Cover Letter stating your motivation for this role in your application.

Important Information:

GRADES: Please note for all applicants your offer will be conditional until we receive evidence of the required grades prior to the 31st August 2025, and in addition completing all pre-employment appointments and online forms.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

About Airbus

Apprenticeships with Airbus“It’s an amazing career start - you’re getting hands-on experience and all course fees paid, whilst you earn a salary!”

Achieve extraordinary things!

At the forefront of innovation and a proven leader in global aerospace, Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers cutting-edge commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale. At Airbus, we draw on each other’s expertise and experience and put our passion and determination into exploring sustainable aerospace developments. We connect to the best minds. We make bold decisions. We find smart solutions. We get the world’s most advanced technologies off the ground.

Earn while you learn, no course fees!

As an apprentice at Airbus, you’ll be taking your first steps towards building your career. We’ve carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable practical training while you complete your college or university studies.

Your studies will be paid for and you’ll earn while you learn, so you’ll be off to a racing start at the end of your apprenticeship. At the same time, every day at Airbus brings something new and exciting to do. What you do will make a real difference – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

How to apply

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