Level 3 GKN Aerospace Apprenticeship
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Company GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED
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Provider WESTON COLLEGE
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Location Filton, BS34 7QS
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £15,162.00 per year
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000063896
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Application Deadline Date 28/02/2027
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Start Date 06/09/2027
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Positions Available 64
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Working Week Monday - Friday. Half day finish on Fridays in your first year. Times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Our four-year Apprenticeship Programme is your chance to dive into the world of cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering - no experience needed. You’ll learn by doing, get paid while you train, and grow your skills alongside experienced mentors who will support you all the way.
Training to be Provided
Programme Structure:
Year 1 - Year 1 is all about getting you ready to hit the ground running. You’ll spend your first year at the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton, building the core skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in years 2&3 - with the right mix of learning, support, and hands-on prep to make it happen.
Years 2 & 3 - You’ll rotate through different areas of the business, gaining hands-on experience and expanding your knowledge along the way. You’ll have regular check-ins with your mentor to track your progress, all while continuing your college studies one day a week.
Year 4 - In your final placement, you’ll focus on one of the pathways, build specialist skills, and complete your final assessments - all leading to your Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician* apprenticeship qualification.
*For more information about this apprenticeship standard, please visit: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st1313
Future Prospects
Skilled Aerospace Fitter, Fabricator, Machinist, or Technical Support Technician.
Vacancy Detail
Build Your Future in Aerospace!
In this diverse role, you’ll be part of a team delivering the future - from building parts and testing systems, to planning tasks and creating work instructions. Along the way, you’ll work with powerful tech and tools - don’t worry, we’ll teach you how! You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from operating advanced machines to turning complex ideas into reality. Your work helps aircraft take flight - it’s exciting, practical, and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future.