Engineering
Facilities Management Technical Apprenticeship
Airbus Operations Limited · Weston College
Location
Bristol
Salary
£19,185 per year
Duration
3 years and 3 months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Pearsons BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
4 January 2027
Vacancy reference
JR10430425
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
The Airbus Facility Management Technical Apprenticeship gives you the full learning experience with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a Level 3 apprenticeship framework in Facilities Management whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so. This unique 40 month programme not only offers you a Level 3 framework, but together with vocational training and placements in various teams and projects focusing on maintenance, sustainability, and health and safety, you will develop high engineering skills recognised across the globe. Your scheme will begin with the first 8 months being off site on full-time academic & vocational study, before moving to a full week in placements apart from your academic day as you progress into your 2nd and 3rd years. During your placement, you will be working on-site at the Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence where you'll work with a range of different teams covering Facilities Services (Planned and Reactive Maintenance), Sustainability, Minor Works Projects, and Health and Safety.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above which must include Maths, English Language and Science. Submit CV stating grades and if they are predicted or achieved. Submit a Cover Letter highlighting passion and suitability for this apprenticeship. Subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. May need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. Eligible for levy funding. Right to work in the UK required.
Working week
35 hours per week, Half day Fridays
Skills
Facilities ServicesPlanned and Reactive MaintenanceSustainabilityProject DevelopmentHealth and SafetyInfrastructure OptimizationSupplier EvaluationAsset ManagementEngineering DesignCompliance Auditing
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade C/4
Essential
BTEC Level 3 Diploma · Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
Essential
Apprenticeship Standard · ST0063 Building Services Engineering Technician
Training & development
First 8 months of full-time academic and vocational study off-site at Weston College. Remaining 2 years and 7 months of on-site placement at Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence with one academic day per week. Training covers Facilities Services (Planned and Reactive Maintenance), Sustainability, Minor Works Projects, and Health and Safety. Work as an engineer to support daily issues on site, planned preventative maintenance, infrastructure optimization, supplier evaluation, project development, energy and asset management, health and safety audits and compliance.
Additional training
Experiential learning events and opportunities for growth and development. Training in legislative requirements within electrical or mechanical scope. Development of projects and designs to reduce issues and improve reliability.
Future prospects
Achieve a Pearsons BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) and ST0063 Building Services Engineering Technician standard. Develop high engineering skills recognised across the globe in facilities management, maintenance, sustainability, and health and safety.
Company benefits
£19,185 per year salary. 35 hours per week. Half day Fridays. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension. Success share. Flexible benefits. Experiential learning events.
Things to consider
If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position's requirements before the apprenticeship start date. You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. Apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
About Airbus Operations Limited
Airbus Operations Limited is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. The company welcomes all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and supports flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Website
www.airbus.comContact email
apprentices@airbus.com
If this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.