Brief Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has the most renowned legacy in the aerospace industry. This role will be integral to the business and a great opportunity for an apprentice to grow and develop, learning a number of skills across all areas. Working to fine tolerances, using technical drawings to apply coating to critical parts for the aerospace industry.

Qualifications Required

• 3 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.

Personal Qualities

• A genuine interest in engineering
• A fine attention to detail
• A passion for making things

Skills Required

• Clear communication skills
• Team work
• Ability to follow instructions

Training to be Provided

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
• In house training in line with your requirements.

Future Prospects

On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered the opportunity to work in the workshop as a qualified coating engineer to work in the Aerospace, Military, Medical and Oil and Gas industries

Vacancy Detail

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has the most renowned legacy in the aerospace industry. In 1929, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight. These technological pioneers ushered in the era of aviation and their trailblazing spirit made history. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has changed dramatically over the past nine decades, and continues to transform itself to be at the forefront of the markets that we serve. Today, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global, integrated market-facing business that remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. We maintain an extensive offering of critical products and services that were either developed internally or joined through strategic acquisitions. Our structure drives the focus upon our diversified end markets through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power – where we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Furthermore, our technologies provide increased safety, reliability, and performance in the most demanding environments, serving numerous customers across a multitude of industries. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This is workshop based role. Job duties include but not confined to:

• Technical Drawings
• Applying processes from technical drawings
• Working to tight tolerances
• Project work
• Problem solving
• Interpretation of customer requirements

Other Information

Please note: Make UK reserve the right to close this advert when a suitable number of applications have been reached, so if you are interested, apply now to avoid disappointment. This apprenticeship has expired.