Manufacturing Engineering Higher Technical Apprenticeship 2027
Airbus · South West · BS34 7PA
About the role
🚀 Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice (Level 4) 🚀
Ready to shape the future of aerospace? Airbus is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our groundbreaking Manufacturing Engineering team! This is your chance to dive into the exciting world of aircraft production, working on iconic projects like the A400M and A350. ✈️
What you'll be doing:
- Get hands-on experience across the entire wing and sub-assembly process.
- Gain a solid understanding of current manufacturing techniques and help develop future solutions.
- Tackle diverse tasks that will hone your technical, project management, and communication skills.
- Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Finance, and other key departments.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, always keeping the customer in mind.
- Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team, bringing your unique perspective to technical challenges.
What we offer:
- Salary: £23,064
- Work Hours: 35 hours per week (with half-day Fridays! ☀️)
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Benefits: Pension, Success Share, and a wide range of flexible benefits! ✨
Your Requirements:
- Education:
- A Level in Maths and Physics at Grade C or above; OR
- Level 3 Engineering qualification (BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma or T Level) at Merit or above.
- AND Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C and above, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
We're looking for you if you have:
- Awesome oral and written communication skills. 🗣️
- A real desire to work in a technical team.
- A hunger for self-development and learning. 🌱
- A knack for finding creative solutions to complex problems. 💡
- The ability to make decisions based on solid evidence.
- A desire to work in an open and trusting environment.
How to Apply:
- Submit your CV detailing your grades (predicted or achieved).
- Include a Cover Letter that highlights your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship. Tell us:
- Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What excites you about our company, values, or the future of aerospace?
- What skills and experiences do you bring from projects, hobbies, or academic subjects?
Important Info:
- Application Closing Date: 26 October 2026. Apply early – we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! ⏳
- Grades: Offers with predicted grades are conditional upon achieving the required results.
- Security: You'll undergo BPSS security checks, and potentially UK SC-level clearance depending on the role.
- Work Rights: You must have current legal authorization to work in the UK for the full duration of the program.
- Levy Funding: Eligibility for levy funding is required. Our apprenticeship roles do not support visa sponsorship.
- AI Guidance: Please review our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus.
- Support: If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact apprentices@airbus.com.
By applying, you consent to Airbus using and storing your information for recruitment monitoring. Airbus is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for monetary exchange during recruitment. 🙅♀️💸
Join us and be at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Gain experience in wing and sub-assembly manufacturing processes.
- Develop future manufacturing solutions.
- Initiate and support activities within the team and across functions.
- Build relationships with stakeholders from multiple functions.
- Provide technical insights and practical solutions to manufacturing challenges.