Production 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 Production Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4-year program. We offer three separate Apprenticeships; descriptions of which are below. Please note, you need to be comfortable with working at height or in confined spaces as required.
* Fitter: Fitters put together components and sub-assemblies that go into the aircraft on our customers’ final assembly lines. Fitters work to manufacturing and engineering instructions / drawings and will use skills including: Drilling, reaming and countersinking, Riveting and bolting, Using automated / robotic drilling equipment, Functional testing of mechanical systems.
* Machinist: Our Integrated Machining Facility manufactures small and large components. Materials used are Aluminum, Titanium, Steel and Composite Materials. Skills / knowledge developed will include: Operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools, Operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), conventional and digital measuring equipment, Understanding processes, procedures and engineering drawings.
* Fabricator: Fabricators use their skills to produce components and assemblies, including fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Skills/Knowledge gained will include: Manual and automated cutting techniques, Forming and joining techniques, Fabrication of metallic components, Operating CNC forming machines, Using precision measuring equipment.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Production 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
1000288865
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 off-site at college completing your foundation training. Towards the end of the first year, you’ll complete a return to site induction followed by on-site 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’ll be assigned to your final department. Your practical observation assessments will be completed, alongside the underpinning knowledge questions. You’ll also complete the End Point Assessment (EPA).
Learning Provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Skills Required
Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working
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