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Craft Apprenticeship - Surface Finish Fitter

Airbus · Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
Location
Rhyl, Wales
Postcode
LL18 2HG
Salary
£19185 per year
Positions available
1
Level
Level 2 – Intermediate
Qualification
NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations, Level 2 Academic Qualification, Level 2 Essential Skills;
Application deadline
15 December 2026
Vacancy reference
7267
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

As a Craft Surface Finish Fitting Apprentice you’ll immerse yourself for the first 12 months of the programme learning the foundational skills required in the preparation and application of surface finishes. While completing your academic studies the course will also cover an element of mechanical fitting activities. This programme 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 Rhyl College, working towards obtaining: NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Academic Qualification Level 2 Essential Skills Year 2 and 3: Your Learning Takes Flight at Broughton! Building on your foundational knowledge, you'll join our world-class team at the Airbus Broughton site in North Wales. Here, you'll apply your skills directly to live aircraft projects and assist in the preparation and painting of the wings for our Single Aisle and Wide body families. Your varied tasks will require a range of technical skills. You'll continue your academic studies on day release, working towards: Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering) Level 3 Academic Certificate

Requirements

Requirements: To be eligible, you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C or 4), including: Maths, English Language, Double Award Science (Grade CC/ 44) OR Single award in Physics (C/4) plus 2 additional GCSEs (other equivalent or higher qualifications may be considered)

Working week

31-40 hours per week

Skills

Surface finish preparationSurface finish applicationMechanical fittingAircraft preparationWing preparation and paintingTechnical fitting activities

Required qualifications

Essential
NVQ · Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations · Grade Level 2
Essential
Academic Qualification · Level 2 Academic Qualification · Grade Level 2
Essential
Essential Skills · Level 2 Essential Skills · Grade Level 2
Desired
NVQ · Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering · Grade Level 3
Desired
Academic Certificate · Level 3 Academic Certificate · Grade Level 3

Things to consider

To be confirmed