Summary
Working in conjunction with either a Level 3, 4 or 6 Technical Apprenticeship Standard, you will work across a wide range of engineering departments, learning new skills and processes. Our four-year programmes will provide you with all the training that you need to get your career in aerospace manufacturing off to a flying start!
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Competitive salary, increasing each year. Benefits include company pension, sickness benefits, workwear and PPE provided and local and national discounts (including ferries)
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 3 September 2026
Duration
4 years
Positions available
14
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
With a mixture of both classroom and on-the-job training, you will be involved in delivering opportunities, solutions and benefits to the GKN operations site based on data driven analysis and the ability to understand complex situations. This will require a great deal of adaptability and flexibility. Your first year will be spent at CECAMM, the Isle of Wight College's Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine where you will undertake a Level 2 NVQ in Engineering and the first year of your Level 3 BTEC or Level 4 HNC in Engineering, depending on which level you join at. Your second year will be completed as day release in Year two. Years two to four will be spent rotating through different engineering areas of the business (including design, stress, manufacturing, Industrialisation and quality engineering) gaining technical experience and expanding your knowledge.
You will also undertake a Development Competence Qualification in Years two and three.
(Note: Level 6 plan in work).
Where you'll work
Ferry Road
East Cowes
Isle Of Wight
PO32 6RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ISLE OF WIGHT COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
* Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
* Level 3 BTEC in Engineering OR Level 4 HNC in Engineering
* Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing
* A nationally recognised Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician
* Apprenticeship certificate OR Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship certificate
* (Level 6 to be confirmed).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 and above (C and above))
* Maths (grade 4 and above (C and above))
* three further subjects (grade 4 and above (C and above))
A Level in:
* 2 x Eng related subjects (for Lvl 4 & 6 entry) (grade A* - C)
* Maths (for Level 4 & 6 entry) (grade A* - C)
BTEC in:
Engineering related subject (for Lvl 4 & 6 entry) (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please also note: the position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).