Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Mechanical Maintenance
Airbus Broughton, England, United Kingdom
Start date: September 2026
Location: Broughton
Duration: 36 months
Salary: A competitive starting salary of £17,889
35 hours per week • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Pension • Success share • Plus many more flexible benefits
What you will be doing
As a Craft Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice, you'll immerse yourself in hands-on technical experience in the workplace while completing your academic studies. This program is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You'll also benefit from our Gen A support network and learning HUB, providing additional support, events, and opportunities for all early career participants.
This 36-month apprenticeship is structured to maximise your learning and impact:
* Year One: You will spend the first 12 months of your apprenticeship based at Coleg Cambria, Deeside, working towards obtaining:
o NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations;
o Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC Level 3 Award;
o Level 2 Essential Skills.
* Year 2 and 3: Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton! You will be based at Airbus’s Broughton (North Wales) and join our team of multi-skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitters. You will work within all of the Broughton productions areas supporting the maintenance of production machinery and tooling, enabling you to work on the job in a fast-paced role, while gaining the relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
You'll continue your academic studies on day release, working towards:
* Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering maintenance)
* HNC in Mechanical Technology
Upon successful completion of your 36-month apprenticeship, you'll become a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter within the Maintenance team. You'll receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.
Requirements
* Achieve a minimum of five GCSEs which must include:
* Grade B or 6 in Maths
* Grade C or 4 in English Language
* Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science OR Grade C/4 in Single award in Physics
* Plus 2 other GCSEs at grade C or 4 (other qualifications equivalent or higher may be considered)
* Apply by attaching your CV and cover letter
Boost your application
We want to get to know you – not just your grades or school background, so tell us on your cover letter:
* Why Airbus? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? Is it our aircraft, innovation, global impact, or something else?
* Why a hands-on apprenticeship? Why do you want to learn by doing?
* Show your hands-on experience. Include any hands-on activities or hobbies where you've used practical skills. Examples include: DIY projects, building and fixing things, tinkering and tech projects, building models, baking or cooking, others.
Important Information
* GRADES: Any offer will be conditional upon evidence of required grades in addition to completing pre-employment checks and online forms.
* SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check; UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may be required.
* RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. See Government website for details.
* Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Contact
Please let us know if you need adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact apprentices@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Airbus is committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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