Craft Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - Maintenance (mechanical Or Electrical) - Broughton
Airbus · North West · CH4 0BZ
About the role
Craft Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Apprentice 🛠️✈️
Ready to dive into the world of aerospace and build the future, one wing at a time? Join Airbus at our Broughton site for a 36-month apprenticeship designed to kickstart your career! 🚀 This isn't just a job; it's your chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience, earn recognised qualifications, and become a vital part of our elite maintenance teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll be immersed in real-world technical challenges, learning to keep our world-class aircraft production lines running smoothly. You'll also be supported by our Gen A network, packed with resources, events, and opportunities to connect with other early career talent. 🤝
Year 1: Building Foundations (Coleg Cambria, Deeside)
- Get ready to earn: NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC Level 3 Award, and Level 2 Essential Skills. These qualifications will equip you with the essential knowledge to hit the ground running in your second year. 🧠
Years 2 & 3: Your Career Takes Flight (Airbus Broughton)
You'll join one of our expert teams, gaining practical experience while continuing your studies:
- Mechanical Maintenance Role: Become a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter! You'll be supporting the maintenance of production machinery and tooling across our fast-paced Broughton site. Tasks include:
- Performing routine preventative maintenance (PPM) and fixing breakdowns efficiently and safely. 🔧
- Troubleshooting complex plant assets, including automated systems. 💻
- Diagnosing faults on technical equipment like PLCs and robotic devices. 🤖
- Academic Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering Maintenance) and HNC in Mechanical Technology (Day Release).
- Electrical Maintenance Role: Become a skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitter! You'll be working within our production areas, maintaining essential machinery and tooling. Tasks include:
- Carrying out routine preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on industrial assets. ⚡
- Demonstrating effective troubleshooting on a range of plant assets. 📊
- Diagnosing faults on specialist electrical and computerised systems. 💡
- Academic Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering Maintenance) and HNC in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Day Release).
What We're Looking For:
- Academic Achievements: Minimum of five GCSEs including:
- Grade B (6) or above in Maths (GCSE certificate only). ➕
- Grade C (4) or above in English Language (GCSE certificate only). ✍️
- Grade CC (44) in Double Award Science OR Grade C (4) in Physics. ⚛️
- Plus 2 other GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above.
- Equivalent or higher qualifications in practical/technical subjects are also considered. 👍
- Your Application: Attach your CV (with predicted/achieved grades) and a cover letter explaining why you're passionate about Airbus and a hands-on apprenticeship. Tell us what excites you about our aircraft, innovation, and global impact!
- Your Vibe: A genuine passion for learning, a love for hands-on work, teamwork, and a knack for problem-solving. ✨
Important Stuff:
- Grades: Offers are conditional on receiving evidence of your required grades and completing pre-employment checks.
- Security Clearance: You'll undergo BPSS checks, and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance depending on the role. 🛡️
- Right to Work: You must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- AI Guidance: Thinking of using AI for your application? Check out our guidelines here: [http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai](http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai)
- Integrity: We expect all employees to act with integrity, commitment, and awareness of potential compliance risks.
Closing Date for Applications: 15th November 2026. Apply early – positions can close before the deadline! ⏳
Got questions or need adjustments for the recruitment process? Reach out to us at apprentices@airbus.com. We're committed to an inclusive process where everyone can participate fully. 😊
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the maintenance of production machinery and tooling.
- Carrying out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on all Industrial Maintenance assets.
- Demonstrating effective troubleshooting on all plant assets.
- Day-to-day fault diagnosing within a highly competent team to maintain technical specialist equipment.