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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2026
An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Facilities & Maintenance Apprentice has become available at our world-class aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Our 4 year programme provides development and training across a wide range of electrical processes within our facilities, which primarily includes manufacturing equipment, environmental control equipment, buildings, grounds and tools.
You will work in conjunction with the Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard.
Our Electrical Facilities & Maintenance Apprentice is likely to move into the following career discipline: ‘Installation/Maintenance Electrician’. This role entails the below:
1. Planning and undertaking scheduled electrical maintenance and checks.
2. Responds to diagnostic faults.
3. Finding and repair of equipment/ faults.
4. Fault finding on all types of production equipment.
5. To provide PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) service to all key plant.
6. Site installation work to support the company’s product.
7. To be responsible for all electrical repairs and installations.
8. Portable Appliance Testing
Job Responsibilities
Programme Summary:
During your 4 year apprenticeship, your time will be spend at both the Isle of Wight College undertaking formal qualifications and at GKN Aerospace Cowes learning ‘on the job’
9. To observe the company’s terms and conditions of employment.
10. In both work and training, to be diligent and punctual and attend courses, keep records and undertake any tests determined by the company in order to measure & achieve the training objectives and quality gates.
11. To behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities.
12. To be a good ambassador of the Company’s name and image.
13. To successfully complete all activities documented in the Apprenticeship Training Agreement
Job Qualifications
Suitable applicants must hold a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification, as well at least four GCSE’s at the following grades:
14. Maths: Grade 9 – 4
15. English: Grade 9 – 4
16. Plus Two more Grade: 9 – 4
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and 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 and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.