Engineering
Facilities Management Technical Apprenticeship
Airbus Operations Limited
Location
Broughton
Salary
£19,185
Duration
3 years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
4 January 2027
Vacancy reference
JR10427982
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language, and Science (C in Physics or CC in double award Science minimum)
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
The Airbus Facilities 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. You will be studying in year 1 at Coleg Cambria and in years 2 & 3 with Gower College and will have a unique opportunity to couple this learning with practical, industry based work that will take place at our world leading aircraft manufacturing site in Broughton, (near Chester) North Wales. 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.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above which must include Maths, English Language and Science (C in Physics or double award in Science at minimum CC). Successful candidates must submit CV stating grades (predicted or achieved) and a Cover Letter highlighting passion and suitability for the apprenticeship. Must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. Subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role.
Working week
35 hours per week with half day Fridays
Skills
Facilities ManagementMaintenance EngineeringSustainabilityHealth and SafetyInfrastructure DesignProject DevelopmentCompliance AuditingTechnical Evaluation
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade C/4
Essential
Apprenticeship · Facilities Management · Grade Level 3
Training & development
First 8 months of full-time academic and vocational study at Coleg Cambria. Years 2 and 3 at Gower College with concurrent on-site placements at the Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. Training covers Facilities Services (Planned and Reactive Maintenance), Sustainability, Minor Works Projects, and Health and Safety. Disciplines include working as an engineer to support daily issues, planned preventative maintenance, infrastructure optimization, sustainability improvements, asset specifications development, and health and safety audits and compliance.
Company benefits
35 hours per week with half day Fridays. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension. Success share. Flexible benefits available.
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 and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role. These apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme.
About Airbus Operations Limited
Airbus is a world leading aircraft manufacturing company committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. The company supports flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking and is committed to equal opportunities for all.
Contact email
apprentices@airbus.com